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Google PhD Outreach Program Manager in Seattle, Washington
PhD Outreach Program Manager
corporatefare_ Google place New York, NY, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; +12 more; +11 more
Mid
Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.
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XThe application window will be open until at least March 23, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA .
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program or project management, or managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Preferred qualifications:
5 years of experience in academic relations, external affairs, outreach program management, or recruiting with a focus on university ecosystems.
Experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Ability to engage with university faculty and executive leadership.
Ability to articulate technical outlooks in a way that resonates with the academic community.
Ability to identify, collect, and analyze relevant data to help drive informed decisions.
Excellent communication skills with executive audiences to convey complex information clearly and succinctly through presentations, written communications, and verbal articulation.
About the job
Google's known for our innovative technologies, products and services -- and for the people behind them. Whether you are making our staffing systems more efficient, planning for our growth, building relationships on college campuses or cultivating the next generation of computer scientists, you have an eye on the staffing needs of Google and the broader hiring landscape. You are focused on cultivating outstanding candidates for Google's long-term hiring needs, and work across a cross-functional and international group of staffing teams. You are both scrappy and resourceful, creative and driven -- and excited to share the magic of working at Google.
The Talent Outreach and Programs team identifies, engages, and delivers talent for current and future Google opportunities through meaningful connections and experiences.
As PhD Outreach Program Manager, you will be a strategic architect of our partnerships with universities, faculty, and critical PhD talent. You will be responsible for building long-term, high-trust relationships with PhD students and faculty with the goal of branding Google as the employer of choice for PhD talent.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$197,000 + 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 aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .
Responsibilities
Cultivate high-touch relationships with influential faculty to identify mutually beneficial opportunities (e.g., guest lecturing, industry-sponsored seminars, or technical workshops) that align our goals with academic interests. Serve as the primary bridge between internal PhD stakeholders and external labs to foster shared technical communities.
Design curated engagement for PhD talent on-campus and at Google. Partner with volunteers and internal teams (e.g., Research Outreach, intern programs, etc.) to translate complex projects into compelling narratives and streamlined recruitment strategies.
Partner with the PhD Research and Sourcing team to provide direct insights into lab health, funding shifts, and emerging research clusters. Monitor peer institutions and competitors to ensure engagement strategies remain differentiated and competitive.
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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCPEEOPost.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.