Delivery Program Manager, Data Center Development, Third-Party Data Centers

Delivery Program Manager, Data Center Development, Third-Party Data Centers

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 define and develop a multi-year strategy and roadmap for third-party data center delivery execution. This includes building and leading a team of project managers to oversee project execution from initial design through to completion, focusing on process optimization, portfolio/project health (e.g., cost, schedule, scope) reporting, understanding contractual limitations/liabilities, building scalable solutions, and leveraging technology/automations to meet growing business demands. You will provide strategic and tactical leadership over third-party data center and offsite infrastructure projects, developing project managers, and serving as the partner/vendor development lead for key developers and construction contractors. You will be focused on design, construction, and capital project support for ongoing operations. You are a proactive manager and subject matter expert with experience developing technical facilities. Above all else, you strive to develop a forward-thinking and collaborative culture among the various project stakeholders.

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 $221,000-$311,000 + 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management, specifically within mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, chip fabrication plants) or a design-build/real estate development environment.
• 5 years of experience managing capital projects with construction planning and scheduling, spanning from programming through commissioning.
• 5 years of experience in an executive leadership role.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 33% of the time as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in managing design, construction, and commissioning of facilities with medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems to include AC and DC systems, associated power management systems, SCADA tools, central utility plant, piping/duct systems, associated PLC and digital based controls, and automation platform, specifically in a third-party development context.
• 10 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects involving external development partners.
• Experience with financial modeling.
• Experience in construction contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with external partners and facilitate contractual agreements.
• Serve as the primary contact for all project-related issues, risks, and opportunities across various functions, which entails ongoing communication with key external stakeholders, such as developers, general contractors, and internal engineering and commissioning agents, to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
• Lead and develop internal teams, overseeing active project schedules and cost control activities for third-party projects. This includes working with internal Data Center Services (DCS) leads and external project teams advocating for program-level controls, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Cultivate a customer service-oriented organization to key internal stakeholders, providing them with a clear project delivery strategy and ensuring alignment on critical project goals for third-party developments.