Program Manager, Data Center Construction

1 Month ago • 6-10 Years • Facilities Management • $126,000 PA - $181,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex data center projects from inception to completion. This involves overseeing all phases, from concept development and design through construction and deployment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal teams to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and meet quality standards. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing internal requirements, translating them into effective solutions, communicating project updates to leadership, and analyzing and resolving construction challenges. You'll need strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years in data center construction
  • 2+ years in program/project management
  • Experience with technical teams
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • 6+ years with mission-critical equipment
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Knowledge of design-build processes
  • Knowledge of facility electrical and mechanical systems
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical systems, mechanical systems, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, or networking/fiber.
  • 4 years of experience working with technical teams on data center or mission-critical facility construction projects.
  • 2 years of experience in program or project management.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 6 years of experience with mission-critical equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems)
  • 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and an understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of design-build processes.
  • Knowledge of facility electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to gather requirements, organize resources, prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and achieve objectives within defined goals.
  • Excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.

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 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.

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 $126,000-$181,000 + 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 solutions that meet the needs of our data center operations teams.
  • Work 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 challenges, developing creative solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and costs.

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