Student Researcher Program Manager, Talent Engagement

Google is known for its innovative technologies, products, and services. The People Operations team focuses on recruiting and developing talent, using a data-driven approach to reinvent human resources. This role involves cultivating outstanding candidates for Google's long-term hiring needs across international staffing teams.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Experience building programs specifically for technical or research talent.
• Experience working with global teams to align on strategy and execution.
• Experience partnering with employer brand teams and agencies to execute high-impact events and marketing strategies.
• Understanding of the PhD and academic ecosystem, with ability to communicate with research scientists and university partners.
• Ability to manage demand planning, headcount forecasting, and operational data analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to influence executive technical leadership and drive consensus across cross-functional teams.

• Design and oversee high-profile engagement initiatives such as the PhD Summit London and university roadshows.
• Partner with Employer Brand and technical leadership to define outreach strategy for PhD talent.
• Act as the primary strategic partner to DeepMind and Google Research leadership, providing insights on talent trends and program health.
• Collaborate with vendor delivery specialists to ensure timely and quality delivery of talent.
• Own the end-to-end operational strategy for the Student Researcher Program (SRP) in EMEA.
• Collaborate with global counterparts and technical leadership to support demand planning and program scaling.
• Architect a high-touch experience for student researchers, including on-campus engagement strategies like technical panels, workshops, and networking sessions.

Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer 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. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special needs.