Technical Program Manager II, Carrier Lab Certification, Platforms and Devices
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field,
or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in
program management. Experience managing carrier testing and
certification processes, including defining test strategies and
resolving technical issues with cross-functional hardware and
software teams. Experience in wireless communications and Third
Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) global standards. Preferred
qualifications: Certification in system level, for RF performance,
to protocol and IP/IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) layers. 2 years of
experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Experience in troubleshooting issues that may occur in
certification and test equipment log analysis. Knowledge of
standards, testing and certification protocols and RF requirements
for wireless products. Ability to do log analysis for commonly used
chipset for 5G, 4G LTE and more. Ability to enable technical
discussions with customer SMEs in all these areas. About the job
Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require
managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive
into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a
Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex,
multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering
expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher
projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes
managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly
communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home
explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives
as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product
development with engineers. Using your extensive technical and
leadership expertise, you manage projects of various size and
scope, identifying future opportunities, improving processes and
driving the technical directions of your programs. The Pixel
carrier certification Technical Program Manager (TPM) team is
responsible for certifying Pixel products for all the carriers. Our
team focuses on lab testing which includes Global Certification
Forum (GCF)/PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB), carrier
specific testing and industry certification such as Bluetooth (BT)
and NFC. In this role, you will rely on their technical knowledge
in wireless communication to effectively manage the certification
projects for all the Pixel devices. The Platforms and Devices team
encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across
environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first
party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI,
software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design,
and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with
computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences
for our users around the world. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $138,000-$198,000 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 Direct project lifecycles by triaging testing
workstreams and synchronizing technical communications across
departments to mitigate risks and resolve bottlenecks. Lead the in
market NPI/in market projects for all major US carriers for
smartphones and other cellular capable wireless devices. Guide
third-party labs to ensure top quality and on-time delivery of the
certification deliverables for Pixel projects. Work with Technical
Account Manager (TAM) to negotiate with the carrier customer on
test scope and certification requirements. Act as Internal Subject
Matter Expert (SME) for Pixel products certification for major
carriers in North American and other regions. Collaborate closely
with internal teams such as modem software, antenna/RF, Engineering
Program Managers (EPMs), TAMs, Software Program Managers (SWPMs),
and Quality Management Center (QMC).
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