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 expands its global infrastructure, we are searching for a motivated and detail-oriented Program Lead to join our Data Center Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about technology and construction to gain valuable experience in an innovative environment.

In this role, you will play a key part in bringing our data centers to life. You will manage a fast paced, national level program. You will manage various aspects of data center projects, from initial concept and design through to construction and deployment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget while meeting our standards for quality and efficiency. You will contribute directly to the infrastructure that powers Google's products and services, used by billions of people worldwide. You will collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and technical specialists in a supportive environment and develop and implement creative solutions that address the challenges of building and operating hyper-scale data centers. You will gain experience in a high-growth area with opportunities for advancement at Google.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 + 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 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 complex construction challenges, developing creative solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and costs.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience in program or project management.

• 5 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security
  monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, or
  infrastructure.

• 5 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project management, engineering, and construction of data centers or facilities.

• Ability to travel and be onsite 5 days a week as required.

Preferred qualifications

• 7 years of experience with equipment/environments.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and an understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry.

• Knowledge of fast-track design-build processes.

• Knowledge of large-scale facility electrical and mechanical systems.

• Ability to gather requirements, organize resources, prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and achieve objectives within defined goals.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.