Senior Technical Program Manager, AI Innovation and Research

Role Overview: As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you will utilize your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will include planning requirements, identifying risks, managing project schedules, and effectively communicating with cross-functional partners within the company. You will be involved in driving projects that create opportunities for everyone, regardless of their location. Your role will also require you to explain team analyses and recommendations to executives while engaging with engineers on technical tradeoffs in product development. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the execution of technical road maps for AI features, managing the entire project life cycle from conception to launch. - Collaborate with Program Manager and Engineers to ensure user needs and metrics are achieved for AI features, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables with engineering, product, and research teams. - Facilitate communication across geographically dispersed teams and time zones, ensuring clear understanding of priorities and challenges. Act as a vital liaison, particularly for Bangalore-based teams and cross-functional partners in other locations. - Contribute to fostering a local team culture and operational excellence within the Bangalore site, working with local leadership to support site-specific initiatives and encourage cross-functional engagement. - Coordinate and oversee multiple Aura workstreams, ensuring delivery and alignment with the broader organization-wide AI strategy. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - 5 years of experience in program management, with a preference for 10 years of experience. - Experience in the Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence project life cycle, specifically in projects involving AI capabilities and agentic systems. - Proficiency in using various program or project management tools and systems. - Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with internal and external partners. - Ability to work with engineering, product management, research, and design teams to drive projects from conception to launch. - Familiarity with project management methodologies and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects. - Proficiency in interpreting technical data, performance metrics, and results to make informed project decisions. - Capacity to manage multiple complex projects in a dynamic environment. (Note: The additional details of the company provided in the job description have been omitted in this summary.),