Program Management Senior Specialist - Tools & Automation

As a Program Management Senior Specialist at Google Operations Center, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Tools and Automation team, program efficiency, and collaborative execution. Your responsibilities will include: - Helping the Tools and Automation team to organize, prioritize, and track tasks in a detailed manner to complete project objectives and facilitate team discussions. - Managing dependencies between teams working with other program managers. - Leading programs across GTA (GOC Tools & Automation) to ensure operational efficiency, such as product launch activities, project reviews, user immersion days, and newsletters. - Managing prioritization processes at a team level to establish objectives and key results across Engineering and Product Management teams across Google and partner organizations. - Developing relationships to facilitate effective collaboration, information gathering, strategic decision-making, and influencing others without authority. - Planning projects, tracking progress, and launching activities for software development projects. - Collaborating closely with engineering to define product specifications and timelines. - Implementing effective change management processes to address scope changes and unforeseen challenges. - Effectively communicating program status, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications: - 8 - 10 years of experience in program management in a Technical Software development environment, with engineering stakeholders. - Understanding of product management and release cycle. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate relationships, build PRDs, and write tickets. - Experience with project and task tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, etc.) to govern and track. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Agile methodologies and practices. - Product design and delivery experience. - Ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a dynamic environment and managing competing priorities and goals. Join Google Operations Center and enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, benefit from gender-neutral baby bonding leave, 26-week birth-parent maternity leave, and generous life, accident, and disability insurance minimums. You will also have access to free daily lunch, fully stocked micro-kitchens, and culture clubs and employee resource groups that allow you to share what you care about.,