Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program or project management.
- 5 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project
- management, engineering, and construction of data centers or mission
- critical facilities.
- 5 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security
- monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, or
- infrastructure.
- Ability to travel and be onsite 5 days a week.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- 5 years of experience in managing vendor relationships.
- 5 years of experience working with electrical or mechanical systems.
- Understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast-track design-build processes.
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.
As Google continues to expand its global infrastructure, we are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Program Lead to join our Data Center Construction team. In this role, you will play a vital part in bringing our data centers to life by managing a changing, national-level program.
You will oversee various stages of the project life-cycle from initial concept and design through construction and final deployment. You will require seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain on track and within budget, all while maintaining Google’s high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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 about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion, overseeing all phases, including concept development, design, construction, and deployment.
- Gather and analyze internal requirements, translating them into effective solutions that meet the needs of our data center operations teams.
- Work effectively within a matrix organization, collaborating with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
- Communicate project updates, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
- Analyze and evaluate construction issues, developing creative solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and cost.
