Google: Technical Project Manager - Mountain View

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This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for managing, monitoring and coordinating regular software releases. You will provide a single point of contact for releases and keep the cross-functional launch team on task and target. In this role, you will work with Engineering, Product Management, QA and Localization teams to ensure a smooth and seamless release of software products to the market.
You will also be responsible for special projects within the engineering area, driving projects to completion and helping to document decisions and progress.

Responsibilities:
Develop, document and execute standardized launch procedures for Google.
Run cross-functional launch readiness meetings, identify launch gating items and drive them to resolution.
Schedule and oversee both regularly scheduled and emergency software releases.
Manage preparation of development and QA environments.
Develop metrics and measurement process to evaluate timeliness and quality of launches.
Over time, design and deliver a launch process with minimal (eventually zero) system downtime.
Build positive relationships and trust over time through strong on-time delivery, high quality, continuous innovation, and by exceeding expectations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience as a Software Developer, and/or Project Manager in a Software/Internet company.
Proven experience releasing software products to market successfully.
Experience with launching Internet Software/Services a plus.
Strong organizational / project management skills.
Ability to develop and monitor project schedules and timelines to identify and meet critical milestones.
Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
Ability to understand technical subjects and emerging technologies and relevance to the marketplace.
Ability to interact with diverse groups of technical and non-technical people.
Must be able to communicate to senior executives internally and externally.
Effective use of reading, writing, oral communications skills, presentation techniques, meeting mechanics, and teambuilding techniques.
For immediate consideration, please apply HERE.

About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.


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