Senior Program Manager, Data Science, Search

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in activities related to program or project management
  
• Experience working with statistics, data modeling, data analytics and data architecture.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including data science and engineering leads.
  
• Experience in areas like large scale program management, change management, and communication strategy.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams in a fast paced environment.
  
• Attention to detail, time management, and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
  

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

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.

In this role, you will be a part of the K&I Data Science team driving product excellence and user growth through scalable generation and delivery of data insights.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted thought partner to the Data Science team, developing strategies, defining and driving ambiguous programs and processes that address challenges with business impact on PA-level objective key results.
  
• Seek out and identify change management opportunities that increase program velocity. Focus on the improvement of end-to-end processes by collaborating with cross-functional leaders to identify and address issues.
  
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks within existing programs, prioritizing efficiency gains and minimizing disruptions for DS and product teams.
  
• Collaborate with engineering counterparts to develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and automation that reduces manual effort for product teams.
  
• Ensure consistent communication of processes, distilling complex ideas and insights into concise, impactful communications tailored for diverse audiences. Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration, consensus, and alignment.