Program Management Lead, GenAI and Shorts Creation, YouTube

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with running a program with high numbers of stakeholders.
• Experience managing programs on high-velocity quality teams.
• Experience with 0 to 1 products or the Generative AI space.
• Experience with data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

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 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 the Program Management Lead for the GenAI and Shorts Creation team, you will be at the epicenter of an innovative, rapidly changing organization within YouTube, driving critical initiatives impacting one of the company's highest priorities. This role requires a leader who will flourish in a dynamic environment, adeptly managing an ecosystem of internal and external dependencies. You will work with a set of stakeholders, from engineers, product managers, designers, researchers, to executive leadership and external partners, to ensure alignment and execution on key priorities.At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

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.

Responsibilities

• Own the program management for multiple, concurrent initiatives. Drive all stages of the program life-cycle, from planning and resourcing to execution, monitoring, and post-launch analysis.
• Manage a high-velocity, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly, and develop and maintain a clear, shared understanding of program status, risks, and next steps.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks associated with internal and external dependencies. Anticipate and resolve roadblocks by building relationships and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy to keep stakeholders informed and aligned. Tailor communication to different audiences, from executive summaries to detailed technical briefings.
• Work with product and engineering leads to anticipating issues and developing creative solutions. Use data and critical thinking to inform decisions and optimize program outcomes.