Senior Technical Program Manager, Change Management Lead
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Note:
By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share
your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA,
USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree
in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years
of experience in program management. 5 years of experience with the
software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering planning
processes/tools. 4 years of experience in process improvement,
systems integration, or change management. Preferred
qualifications: 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or
cross-team projects. 5 years of experience in a management
consulting company focused on process improvement or change
management. Experience applying Human-Centered Design or Prosci
(ADKAR) methodologies to technical rollouts. 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 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. As a part of Google Cloud Platform’s
(GCP’s) Strategic Programs and Planning organization, you will
develop and operate mechanisms/systems that improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of GCP’s product life-cycle. As the
Change Management Lead for GCP Engineering, you will be a primary
architect of transformation for GCP Product Engineering. Your
mission is to accelerate engineering velocity and productivity by
helping GCP adopt and implement new planning and development
systems. You won't just deploy processes and tools, you will
partner with senior engineering leadership to overhaul how we plan,
build, and ship. You will bridge the gap between "System Design"
and "Team Reality," crafting bespoke change strategies that respect
the unique workflows of various engineering pods while driving
toward a unified, high-speed standard.The US base salary range for
this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 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 execute a comprehensive change
management framework for Google Cloud Platform (GCP’s)
next-generation engineering systems. Collaborate with individual
engineering teams to diagnose friction points and develop
customized change plans that align with their specific product
life-cycles. Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders,
delivering data-driven insights on adoption risks and
organizational readiness. Build a multi-channel communication
engine that translates technical migrations into clear,
value-driven narratives for developers and engineering leaders.
Implement mechanisms (surveys, focus groups, telemetry) to measure
sentiment and adoption, pivoting strategies based on real-time
engineering feedback.
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