Program Manager III, Category Management, Cloud Supply Chain
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.
The Category Management team is building a foundational, process-driven approach to category management to create a competitive advantage across the supply chain. In this role, you will establish a new operating model and drive a strategic mindset within the organization.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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
- Develop and document a comprehensive multi-year category and sourcing strategy, utilizing structured methodologies and tools to align with Google Cloud’s long-term idea.
- Serve as the undisputed relationship owner for a portfolio of strategic suppliers, managing all commercial aspects and acting as the single point of contact.
- Establish and implement the core governance, processes, and playbooks from the ground up, correcting historical process gaps and creating a standardized foundation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, shaping long-term business decisions and ensuring category strategies are fully integrated.
- Partner with the centralized cost intelligence and supplier performance teams to apply cost intelligence models in all commercial activities.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program or project management.
- Experience in category management, sourcing, or procurement.
- Experience with global indirect categories (e.g., professional services, warehousing, or third-party logistics/logistics).
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience leading commercial negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- Experience building and implementing new category management processes and frameworks.
- Experience in developing multi-year category strategies, including supplier segmentation, market analysis, and supplier performance management.