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 a Data Center Services Area Manager, you will lead the design, construction, and delivery of data center projects in the NA-W region of North America. You will oversee a team of program managers, cost and schedule leads, safety personnel, and engineers, ensuring the successful execution of both new construction and capital improvement projects.

In this role, you will lead the design, construction, and capital project support for ongoing operations within a critical region. You'll provide strategic and tactical leadership over large-scale data center construction projects across a large geographic area. You will develop and mentor high-performing teams of engineers and project managers, and serve as a key partner and vendor development lead for general and trade contractors. You'll also foster a forward-thinking and collaborative culture among diverse project stakeholders.

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 $237,000-$329,000 + 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

• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including leadership from key vendors, trades, and commissioning agents, to foster strong relationships, proactively identify potential risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment on project objectives.

• Drive project delivery strategy and effectively communicate it to internal teams and stakeholders,  drive alignment around key milestones, workflows, and critical path management for large capital improvement, greenfield, and brownfield projects.

• Provide leadership and development opportunities to internal teams consisting of project management and engineering professionals. Oversee project schedule and cost control activities, ensuring adherence to program-level controls, safety, and quality initiatives.

• Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio, proactively identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact project timelines or budgets, and maintain a forward-looking perspective on resource needs, ensuring that master planning, utilities, design engagement, and equipment supply chain remain ahead of project demand.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 10 years of experience in program or project management.

• 10 years of experience in program or project management in a mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, chip fab), design-build, or real estate development environment.

• 5 years of experience in a leadership role

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field.

• 10 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

• Experience with data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, etc.) and a strong understanding of start-up/commissioning processes.

• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of facilities with medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems.

• Experience managing "owner's" teams to deliver industrial-type capital projects, including engineering, construction management, and project controls.