Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management.
- 5 years of experience in logistics management.
- Experience working with data analytics tools and reporting platforms.
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience in vendor operations management or overseeing vendor operations programs.
- Experience with logistics in planning, warehouse operations or logistics management.
- Experience in problem solving and technical innovation.
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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.
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 take on a pivotal role in leading the implementation and optimization of Robotics and Automation solutions within our Warehouse. You will be the critical liaison between our internal teams and external vendors, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and fostering continuous improvement in our automation capabilities.
You will be a key member of our Warehouse leadership team. Your strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and passion for innovation will be essential to driving our automation initiatives forward and ensuring we remain at the forefront of Warehouse technology.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement comprehensive project plans for automation initiatives.
- Oversee project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely updates on project progress and adherence to key performance indicators.
- Foster and maintain partnerships with the automation vendors. Monitor vendor performance, ensuring strict compliance with project timelines and budgetary limitations, including negotiating agreements and managing any necessary change orders.
- Identify and assess potential automation opportunities within the warehouse. Lead pilot programs designed to evaluate and validate innovative solutions while simultaneously ensuring the continuous enhancement of existing automation systems.