Technical Program Manager, NPI, AI/ML
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field,
or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in
program management. Preferred qualifications: 8 years of experience
managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. Ability to align,
prioritize, resource, and scale programs according to strategic
objectives, and to result in maximized organizational benefits and
improved business outcomes. Ability to assess engineering problems,
understand the interplay between program and technical issues, and
contribute to shaping technical directions. Ability to drive
complex program level or organizational changes. Advanced program
management skills, with the demonstrated ability to successfully
drive and land large and complex programs. About the job A problem
isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers
build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether
down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager
at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex,
multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with
stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project
schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners
across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your
team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are
discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with
engineers. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s
possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough
capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at
unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our
customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of
Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's
groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our
cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to
global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable
developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams
are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with
key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for
Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations,
systems research, and much more. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 bonus equity benefits. Our
salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within
the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about
the specific salary range for your preferred location during the
hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in
US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Partner with key engineering leads/stakeholders,
contribute to ML system roadmap by program managing complex
projects, organizing cross-project work within the program, and
defining program controls, governance, or standards. Lead
end-to-end development and landing of next-gen ML systems through
NPI Product Life Cycle (PLC) process from concept to production and
sustaining. Drive a portfolio of tracks to make direct and
measurable impact on customer adoption. Partner with engineering
leads and cross-functional teams to ensure that organization-wide
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are set and reflect strategy as
well as ensure projects are effectively prioritized, resourced, and
managed. Engage with executives and cross-functional leaders to
strategize and drive ML hardware/system roadmap.
Keywords: Google, Elk Grove , Technical Program Manager, NPI, AI/ML, Engineering , Sunnyvale, California
