Network Operations Residency Program, University Graduate, 2026 Start

Google · Thornton, CO

mid operations Program Manager ic Bachelor's · Posted Nov 21, 2025
$87,000 – $122,000
USD per year

About this role

Google is hiring a mid-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Thornton, CO. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, C, Linux. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $87,000–$122,000 per year.

Role
Program Manager
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Thornton, CO
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 21, 2025
AI Summary
Mid-level program manager in Google's Network Operations Residency Program (NORP), a two-year rotational program for new hires. Gain exposure to network engineering and technical program management roles while collaborating on infrastructure planning, operations, and process improvements. Requires bachelor's degree and networking fundamentals knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, Unix systems).
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Job description

from Google careers

Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services.

The Network Operations Residency Program (NORP) is a two-year program for full-time employees designed to give new hires exposure to different projects. You will transfer to either Network Engineer or Technical Program Management roles after getting exposure to both of those areas in their rotations. You can take their careers in a variety of directions, into different engineering functions, from operations to architecture, to program and technical program management. NORP is designed to build future leaders and jumpstart your career in networking technology.
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