About the job

The Google Advanced Energy Technologies team is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Program Manager for Commercial Advanced Energy Partnerships. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in securing the strategic partnerships and commercial agreements to bring advanced energy technologies and new deployment approaches to meet Google's global data center energy needs.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + 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

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize attractive commercial partners, project opportunities, and innovative deployment models for advanced energy solutions to meet Google's data center clean energy needs.

• Lead negotiations for a variety of complex agreements, including offtake, joint development agreements, and investments related to advanced energy projects.

• Drive alignment and buy-in with internal and external stakeholders to secure project approvals and investment.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the advanced energy landscape, including emerging technologies such as next-generation geothermal, nuclear, energy storage, and carbon capture, translating technical advancements into viable commercial opportunities.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience in program management.

• 5 years of experience in energy project development, commercial negotiations, or business development for infrastructure, power generation, data center projects, or related industries.

• Experience developing and negotiating energy or infrastructure partnerships (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or utility interconnection agreements).

• Experience with energy technologies, such as next-generation geothermal, advanced nuclear, energy storage (batteries or non-electrochemical), and decarbonization solutions (e.g., carbon capture).

• Experience managing cross-functional programs.

Preferred qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the power generation, utility, or data center industry in distributed or onsite energy resources.

• Experience in programmatically scaling commercial models and partnerships for new or emerging technologies.

• Ability to develop and negotiate energy partnerships (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements) with developers, utilities, or government entities across international markets.