Technical Program Manager, Pixel Carrier Engineering - Munich

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Germany: €128000 - €131000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Ensure healthy partner relationships with carriers, mitigating risks through proactive partner management and driving critical compliance milestones with major DACH carriers. Secure type approval for in-market devices, ensure the seamless launch of new products, and align Pixel and partner technical requirements.

Partner with and influence cross-functional teams (Platform, Sales, marketing and product) to favorably position Pixel and prioritize critical risk remediations.

Evaluate incoming carrier requirements to determine if the requirement has tangible end user benefit, direct impact on sales or strategic partnership uplift. Act as a collaborative partner to development, validation and platform vendor teams by bringing partner insights to the table.

Identify and implement process improvements for the larger program or organization.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

5 years of experience in program management.

Experience working in the telecommunications and consumer technology industry.

Experienced in stakeholder management, as well as vendor management.

Preferred qualifications:

5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

Experience working within the cellular domain within the DACH (Germany, Austrian, Switzerland) region.

Experience with Android or related OS, software release management, and related process standards.

Understanding of Wireless Carriers and technologies (e.g., 4G/5G, NSA, SA, IMS, eSIM TS43 flows), Carrier certification process for smartphones/devices and services, Phone OEM, infrastructure vendor, and Chipset vendor landscape.