Program Manager III, Retail Store Design, Consumer Hardware

$139,000 - $207,000/Yr

Google - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mountain View, CA

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About the position

As a Program Manager III in Retail Store Design at Google, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects focused on the design, build, and deployment of physical retail spaces. Your role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to manage project schedules, identify risks, and ensure effective communication across teams. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning through to construction and installation, while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-faceted cross-functional projects including design schedule management, budget management, project communications, workflow, and resource management.
• Ensure timelines and budgets for all projects are adhered to.
• Identify opportunities for design, research, or construction, self-direct work, communicate impact, and influence cross-functional partners.
• Provide project planning and process management, leveraging process standards, best practices, and tools while improving them when needed.
• Act as a liaison and advocate between all project participants, fostering teamwork and building consensus among design team, partner teams, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience working with retail store design implementation.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience managing and driving design and fixture manufacturing timelines, in conjunction with and support of the overall construction timeline.
• Experience in a combination of design studio operations, project management, and production.
• Experience working in a global environment on high visibility projects with budgets and brand or commercial impact.
• Experience with retail environments and programs (e.g., store design, construction/installations, fixtures and fittings, consumer services).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities