
Program Manager, Data Center Capital Improvements Construction
Salary
$132k–$189k/ annually
Application completed on Google
About This Role
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
* 2 years of experience in program or project management.
* 2 years of experience working with technical teams on data center or
mission-critical facility construction projects.
* 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical
systems, mechanical systems, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, or
networking/fiber.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
* 2 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).
* Experience managing vendor relationships and a strong understanding of
standard practices in the design and construction industry, including
knowledge of fast-track design-build processes.
* Knowledge of large-scale facility electrical and mechanical systems and
strong communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to gather requirements, organize resources, prioritize tasks,
manage schedules, and achieve objectives within defined goals.
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.
The data center capital improvements portfolio ranging from hundreds of
thousands to hundreds of millions across multiple concurrent projects.
Initiatives range from targeted network installations to complex critical
infrastructure retrofits. Operating with a zero-disruption mandate, the role
advances strategic business priorities, mitigates operational risk, and ensures
reliability, safety, and sustainability across campus assets.
As a Data Center Program Manager, you hold full ownership and accountability for
the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of the capital improvements
portfolio across your sites. Directing key interfaces between building
operations and the capital improvements Program Management Office (PMO), you
will drive vendor performance, quality, and productivity, align cross-functional
teams, and maintain high standards of operational excellence.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,
experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google
[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead the end-to-end program lifecycle including scope definition, schedule
forecasting, and budget management for technical data center retrofit and
infrastructure improvement projects.
* Enforce Google construction's zero harm safety culture across all active job
sites in direct partnership with Environmental Health, Safety, and Security
(EH&S) teams; ensure trade partners strictly adhere to environmental, safety,
and security protocols.
* Coordinate portfolio procurement strategies and resource planning with data
center execution teams; direct external consultants, general contractors, and
professional services to drive accountability, quality, and delivery
milestones.
* Interface with active data center facility operations teams to plan and
execute complex critical infrastructure modifications with zero disruption or
impact to operational uptime.
* Lead technical alignment across mechanical, electrical, controls, and
networking teams to resolve constructability challenges, streamline handoffs,
and mitigate project risks and track project milestones and fiscal
performance metrics.
Required Skills
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