Sustainable Journeys Program Manager, Google Search — Google Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program or project management, partner operations or business operations within a technology environment, leading multi-disciplinary projects.
- Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution and global scaling of critical sustainable journeys programs, focusing on contrails avoidance, Travel Impact Model (TIM), and Search sustainability initiatives.
- Partner extensively with product, engineering, business development, and external partners to deliver projects and integrate third-party platforms.
- 5 years of experience in program or project management, partner operations or business operations within a technology environment, leading multi-disciplinary projects.
Main responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution and global scaling of critical sustainable journeys programs, focusing on contrails avoidance, Travel Impact Model (TIM), and Search sustainability initiatives.
- Partner extensively with product, engineering, business development, and external partners to deliver projects and integrate third-party platforms.
- Translate complex requirements and technical constraints into actionable product roadmaps, clear milestones, deliverables.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program or project management, partner operations or business operations within a technology environment, leading multi-disciplinary projects.
- Experience managing cross-functional software development initiatives (partnering with Product, Engineering, UX, and Business Development) from conception through global launch.
- Experience with partner integrations, managing third-party platform development, and external technical dependencies.
Company and context
- Manage multidisciplinary program lifecycles, proactively unblocking technical and operational challenges, tracking cross-functional dependencies, and mitigating risks across distributed organizations.
- Communicate program status, risks, strategies, and impact effectively to audiences ranging from technical teams to executive leadership.
- Drive operational excellence, process improvements, quarterly planning, budget tracking, and cross-product area collaboration while leveraging AI tools to streamline project execution, automate workflows, and accelerate delivery.
Additional details
- Strong communication and presentation skills with experience managing cross-functional alignment and navigating relationships with executive/C-level partner stakeholders. A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all.
Notes and original content
- Strong communication and presentation skills with experience managing cross-functional alignment and navigating relationships with executive/C-level partner stakeholders.
- About the job
- A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all.
- Responsibilities
Questions about this listing
What salary does Google Switzerland offer for this role?
Google Switzerland lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Google Switzerland offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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