UX Program Manager Lead, YouTube

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 UX Program Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the way users experience YouTube. The team drives the evolution of the user experience and partners with an array of other teams to bring YouTube to users.

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

• Partner with senior leads in planning and executing cross-functional programs, drive and manage UX staffing, and own team communications.
  
• Partner cross-functionally outside the UX organization building and maintaining key relationships to help the UX organization function.
  
• Manage broad product initiatives that cut across and between individual product areas and require cross-YouTube collaboration with partners.
• Partner with leads to ensure UX is actively involved in planning activities (e.g., annual, bi-annual, quarter) and relevant processes.
• Manage and develop talent of UX program managers.

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.
  
• Experience with user-centered design process, user experience, and product development process.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with process improvement and influencing organizational change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.