Program Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA
Program Manager jobs in San Jose are in high demand, concentrated in North San Jose, Downtown, and the Santana Row corridor across semiconductors, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure. Employers hiring right now include Google, TikTok, and Micron Technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in program management.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, agentic AI frameworks and agent development, or model development life-cycle.
- Experience leading software programs and technical initiatives across multiple product areas.
Preferred qualifications:
- 10 years of experience managing complex cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience leading process transformation and product strategy.
- Strong engineering background with the ability to partner as a peer to partner with principal engineers, distinguished engineers, and in-depth search complex architectural problems as needed.
- Ability to synthesize technical insights to influence executive leadership and align cross-functional engineering teams without direct authority.
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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will lead priority technical programs that deliver AI transformation and increase Googler velocity, deliver foundational infrastructure, and drive security, compliance, and governance across the company. You will navigate deep ambiguity, drive long-term technical strategy, and coordinate complex execution across a broad ecosystem. You will demonstrate exceptional technical judgment, strong communication skills, and drive operational excellence and scale across the complete software development life-cycle.
In this role, you will grow in ambiguity and complexity across all dimensions (including technical, product, and organizational).
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $240000 - $333000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Direct the complete life-cycle of complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives from strategic inception through delivery and continuous optimization across core platform teams.
- Distill intricate engineering execution and risk profiles into actionable executive reporting, leveraging metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance cross-team operational visibility.
- Drive critical architecture decisions, proactively mitigate technical risks, and manage complex system migrations and deprecations to keep partner teams unblocked.
- Advocate ecosystem integration across various engineering groups and product areas, driving clarity, dependency resolution, and milestone alignment in highly ambiguous environments.
- Streamline cross-functional execution processes, partner with leadership to optimize platform tooling, and mentor TPM peers to expand organizational capability.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in program management.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, agentic AI frameworks and agent development, or model development life-cycle.
- Experience leading software programs and technical initiatives across multiple product areas.
Preferred qualifications:
- 10 years of experience managing complex cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience leading process transformation and product strategy.
- Strong engineering background with the ability to partner as a peer to partner with principal engineers, distinguished engineers, and in-depth search complex architectural problems as needed.
- Ability to synthesize technical insights to influence executive leadership and align cross-functional engineering teams without direct authority.
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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will lead priority technical programs that deliver AI transformation and increase Googler velocity, deliver foundational infrastructure, and drive security, compliance, and governance across the company. You will navigate deep ambiguity, drive long-term technical strategy, and coordinate complex execution across a broad ecosystem. You will demonstrate exceptional technical judgment, strong communication skills, and drive operational excellence and scale across the complete software development life-cycle.
In this role, you will grow in ambiguity and complexity across all dimensions (including technical, product, and organizational).
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $240000 - $333000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Direct the complete life-cycle of complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives from strategic inception through delivery and continuous optimization across core platform teams.
- Distill intricate engineering execution and risk profiles into actionable executive reporting, leveraging metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance cross-team operational visibility.
- Drive critical architecture decisions, proactively mitigate technical risks, and manage complex system migrations and deprecations to keep partner teams unblocked.
- Advocate ecosystem integration across various engineering groups and product areas, driving clarity, dependency resolution, and milestone alignment in highly ambiguous environments.
- Streamline cross-functional execution processes, partner with leadership to optimize platform tooling, and mentor TPM peers to expand organizational capability.
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Who's Hiring
- Google63
- TikTok63
- Micron Technology63
- AMD42
- Veeco42
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Program Manager Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program manager job in San Jose?
Focus your search on San Jose's core hiring sectors: semiconductor design, enterprise software, and networking hardware. Companies in North San Jose and the Alum Rock technology corridor hire program managers most actively. Candidates who demonstrate cross-functional delivery experience in hardware-software environments stand out locally. Familiarity with agile and stage-gate methodologies is expected, and prior experience at a Silicon Valley company carries real weight with hiring managers here.
Which companies hire program managers in San Jose?
San Jose program manager roles are posted by Google, TikTok, and Micron Technology and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's employer mix skews heavily toward large technology firms and their suppliers, so most openings come from established tech companies rather than early-stage startups.
Are there remote program manager jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends on the role type. Program manager positions tied to hardware development or lab coordination are typically on-site, while those in software delivery or operations skew more flexible. About 44% of program manager openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. In San Jose specifically, hybrid arrangements are most common among enterprise software and cloud services employers.
How can I get a program manager job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through a technical coordinator or associate project manager role at a mid-size semiconductor or software company in North San Jose. Many larger firms also run rotational programs that place early-career candidates into program operations teams. Building familiarity with tools like Jira or Smartsheet, and completing a recognized PM certification, signals readiness to local hiring managers who screen for structure and process awareness.
Which industries hire the most program managers in San Jose?
The sectors hiring the most program managers in San Jose are Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's concentration of semiconductor manufacturers, networking hardware companies, and enterprise software firms creates consistent demand for program managers who can coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and product teams.
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