Technical Program Manager III, Long Haul Planning, Cloud Networking at Google

Seniority in posting: Mid

Compensation

$163,000 – $236,000/yr

Location: Addison, Texas · Thornton, Colorado · +2
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Description

Google is hiring a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary network infrastructure projects, including planning and acquiring long-haul and metro terrestrial dark fiber, colocation space, power, and other critical assets. The role translates demand forecasts into regional capacity plans, presents network roadmaps to stakeholders, and coordinates delivery with network negotiators and vendor delivery managers. Candidates need a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, five years of technical program management experience, and experience with hyperscale optical networks, network reliability, and infrastructure expansions. The position offers a US salary of $163,000–$236,000 plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits, with application details available through at least October 7, 2026.

Required Skills

Technical program management
Network reliability
Capacity planning
Fiber networks
Network migrations
Cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Required Previous Experiences: 5 years of technical program management experience
Experience with network reliability or health management for hyperscale optical networks
Experience planning and executing network migrations or infrastructure expansions
Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects
Knowledge of regional network providers and fiber networks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a data-driven problem-solving approach
Translation Company Name: Google