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Technical Program Manager, Fibre Capacity Delivery

Google
13 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
London, ENG
€94,000 - €96,000 EUR yearly

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Google is looking for a Technical Program Manager for Fibre Capacity Delivery in London to lead end-to-end fiber projects from inception to delivery, spanning long-haul dark fiber, metro fiber, OSP and ISP deployments, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners across EMEA. Essential qualifications include a technical degree or equivalent practical experience, at least two years of cross-functional program management, and experience in an Outside Plant focused role within telecom or network infrastructure, plus Inside Plant fiber design, installation and testing in data centers or ILA sites. Preferred qualifications include PM certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI Agile, or CSM, plus familiarity with Salesforce and Pega and a track record of agile process improvement. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight cross-functional leadership, quantify outcomes, emphasize OSP and ISP design and testing, and demonstrate clear, collaborative communication with executives and engineers.


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in program management working across a cross-functional organization.
  • Experience in an Outside Plant (OSP)-focused role within the telecommunications or network infrastructure industry (e.g., OSP engineer, fiber project manager, OSP construction manager).
  • Experience with Inside Plant (ISP) fiber optic infrastructure, including design, installation, and testing within data centers, In-line Amplifier (ILA) sites, or colocation facilities.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Certification in formal project management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Projects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2), Project Management Institute Agile, or Certified Scrum Master.
  • Experience with industry-specific tools, including project management software, network acquisition tools like Salesforce, and workflow management systems like Pega.
  • Experience with agile or other process improvement frameworks, showcasing cross-functional agility and a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Experience with both Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) fiber optic infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of dark fiber, network infrastructure, inside plant and outside plant network architecture, network topology, and field deployment.

About the job

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

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

Ireland: €94000 - €96000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the delivery of network infrastructure projects involving long-haul dark fiber, metro fiber, leased capacity and circuits, outside plant and inside plant fiber from inception through delivery.
  • Coordinate with a wide range of internal teams and external entities like municipalities and colocation providers.
  • Serve as the primary Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) vendor contact for these activities.
  • Review, interpret, and validate fiber designs (outside plant and inside plant) and engineering plans, including fiber routing, conduit infrastructure, splice schematics, rack layouts, and points of interface.
  • Coordinate with internal partner teams and external entities (e.g., municipalities, utilities, colocation providers) on all OSP and ISP-related matters.