Google is hiring: Hardware Operations Program Manager in San Jose

Hardware Operations Program Manager

Google

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.

As a Hardware Operations Program Manager, you will orchestrate the lifecycle of our hardware fleet across multiple concurrent programs. You will move beyond tactical execution to build the infrastructure that powers our Engineering and Product teams. You will be the central nervous system for hardware logistics, transforming how we forecast demand, manage scarcity, and distribute assets globally.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google’s XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it’s about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We’re building a future where lightweight XR devices pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $174,000-$258,000 + 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience managing cross‑functional or cross‑team projects.
• Experience in hardware logistics, supply chain, or technical program management.
• Ability to have a strong operational mindset with a focus on data integrity and process automation.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage engaging priorities across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement scalable intake‑to‑delivery workflows, moving the organization from reactive requests to predictive demand planning.
• Serve as the primary decision‑maker for inventory distribution during constrained periods, negotiating with cross‑functional leads to prioritize hardware based on critical business goals.
• Oversee the physical and digital custody of the fleet, including secure storage, international logistics, and complex recall/retrieval programs.
• Act as the single point of contact for Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Infrastructure teams to resolve blockers and ensure optimal hardware utilization.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Other

Industries

Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet