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# Technical Program Manager III, Immersive Hardware, Google XR

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $163,000.0 - $236,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Build Management
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cd61883abadad7b5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 5 years of experience in program management.
 * Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or product design.
 * Experience managing contract manufacturers and global vendors., * 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
 * Experience in hardware engineering.
 * Experience across all phases of a product development from prototype to mass production.
 * Experience in the consumer electronics industry.
 * Experience commercializing a product and navigating early-stage technologies.

## Description

* Manage component and system builds through global vendors, including Statement of Work (SOW) creation and execution.
 * Manage schedules and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure components smoothly integrate into system builds.
 * Build program teams and lead them to make data-based decisions across a broad range of technical disciplines through rigorous decision-making processes.
 * Establish a cadence for program reviews and phase-gate meetings.
 * Partner with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on hardware redesigns and improvements to ensure successful product scaling and production.


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