Director, Program Management, POps Engineering

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in program management, with a focus on HR system implementations.
• Experience using AI first strategy across HR systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• PMP or other relevant project management certifications.
• Experience in the technology or internet industry.
• Experience in driving AI first strategy across HR systems.
• Experience working within very large, global organizations.

About The Job

As the Program Director you will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of Google's enterprise-wide HR system transformation program. In this role, you will partner closely with the newly centralized product function and engineering leadership to define and manage the HR Engineering strategic roadmap. You will ensure all programs within Core and Corp Eng are delivered on time. You'll also manage the POps OKRs, prioritizing initiatives that drive AI-first agentification and platform modernization.

At Corp Eng, we build world-leading business solutions that scale a more helpful Google for everyone. As Google’s IT organization, we provide end-to-end solutions for organizations across Google. We deliver the right tools, platforms, and experiences for all Googlers as they create more helpful products and services for everyone. In the simplest terms, we are Google for Googlers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $282,000-$392,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall program roadmap, budget, and resource plan for the HR system transformation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, business unit stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Lead and motivate a large, cross-functional program team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, proactively addressing potential roadblocks.

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