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.

In this role, you will have responsibility for multiple campuses and drive the efficient delivery of Google’s Data Center Portfolio through direct engagement in commercial discussion with the Main/Sub agreements with regard to the cost alignment, and driving cost/schedule optimization into our procurement awards. You will collaborate with Google Data Center (GDC) Partner Teams and Engineering Groups to support the delivery and management of Google's Capital Expenditure program, leading with our procurement and agreements teams the assessment and awarding of key suppliers and subcontractors across our GDC builds in North America. By delivering cost planning and cost management for campuses in the area, you will create impact and ensure best value, leading cost management implementation with our General Contractors (GC) and managed service suppliers. Additionally, you will lead initiatives for continuous improvement of cost management with regard to commercial optimization and work directly with project teams to support project and cost control implementation including setup, training, execution and assurance.

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 $159,000-$231,000 + 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

• Lead the efficient delivery of Google’s Data Center Portfolio through direct engagement in commercial negotiations with the GC/Sub contracts with regard to the cost alignment, driving cost/schedule optimization into our procurement awards and support setup and delivery of cost management driving value within the Area and at multiple campuses.

• Lead, collaborate, negotiate and communicate to establish the most commercially advantageous outcomes with our Tier one and two supply chains which includes managing our vendors both new and existing, identifying risks and leading recommendations for procurement package awards in collaboration with the commercial and contracts teams and drive value through implementation of best practice cost management through the project life cycle.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Industrial Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience in data center construction, leading cost management, project controls or cost estimation.

• 5 years of experience working with multinational and technical construction programs/projects.

• Experience with cost management, cost planning and estimation, negotiation, project procurement.

Preferred qualifications

• 7 years of experience in data center construction.