Technical Program Manager II, Robotics and Automation Deployment, Google Cloud

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience in deploying robotics solutions.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience working closely with engineering, operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective integration of robotics solutions within existing infrastructure and workflows.
• Experience in deploying robotic automation solutions within large-scale, complex environments, in data centers or warehouses.
• Experience maintaining meticulous records of deployment activities, including project plans, progress reports, and performance metrics.

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.

Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us — and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

The SMART (Simulation, Modeling, Automation, Robotics & Technology) Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of automation installations at Data Centers and Warehouses. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals with expertise in automation technologies, including robotics, autonomous mobile robots, and automated storage and retrieval systems.We are seeking an innovative and highly organized Deployment TPM to lead the rollout of cutting-edge robotic automation solutions within Google's Data Centers and Warehouses.

In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our operations by overseeing the seamless integration of robotics technology, ensuring successful implementation, adoption, and optimization of these systems, impacting efficiency, productivity, and safety.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

• Develop and execute comprehensive deployment strategies for robotic automation projects, encompassing project scope, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with robotics vendors, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Understand robotics technology, automation principles, and relevant industry best practices.
• Lead change management initiatives to facilitate smooth adoption of new robotic systems, including training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of deployed robotic systems, identify opportunities for improvement and implement optimization strategies.