Program Manager Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in program or project management. Experience with headcount tracking, budget operations, or talent development programs. Experience managing cross-functional projects and collaborating with stakeholders. Preferred qualifications: Experience influencing stakeholders and driving alignment. Experience designing, implementing, and improving operational processes. Ability to work independently, manage time, and grow in a fluid environment. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to decision-making. Excellent critical-thinking and communication skills. We are seeking a Program Manager to join the Chief of Staff team and drive the business operations. You will be responsible for driving key initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and enable data-driven decision making. This role offers exposure to leadership and requires excellent communication skills. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000-$181,000 + 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. 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.