Program Manager, Reverse Supply Chain Operations

Program Manager, Reverse Supply Chain Operations

Level: Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• 2 years of experience in supply chain planning and operations management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in operations roles, with Reverse Supply Chain Operations.
• Ability to deliver results against key operational metrics and KPIs, with root cause issues and drive corrective actions to improve performance.
• Ability to deliver data driven/fact based analysis for business proposal, supply chain design, and supply risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and people management skills, influence across multiple levels of the organization and shift between detailed analysis and big picture thinking.

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.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for operational management of reverse supply chain processes such as decommissioning of network gear and replacement of damaged or faulty parts in the network.
• Drive operational metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) performance. Conduct root cause analysis and close performance gaps.
• Be responsible for defining the business requirements and contribute to developing both systems and tools that enable reverse supply chain operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with the internal and external partners supporting the reverse supply chain operational activities.
• Support development and implement reverse supply chain processes that scale to support the volume growth and in different locations globally.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.