Technical Program Manager III, Data Center Expansions

Google Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in London, UK or Dublin, Ireland seeks a Technical Program Manager III for Data Center Expansions. You will lead complex, cross‑functional programs spanning data center and network infrastructure, planning requirements, risks, and schedules with stakeholders across the company.

The role requires a track record of influencing executives and delivering region launches across global teams, plus experience evaluating cloud infra needs and driving infrastructure strategy for Cloud and AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of data center or network infra planning, evaluation, and negotiations including new region launches.
• Experience evaluating cloud infra requirements like power, cooling, fiber, latency to inform data center footprints.
• Experience driving cross-functional programs and influencing executives across global orgs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure programs from start to finish.
• Plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, network, security, Finance, and legal teams.
• Translate infra requirements into actionable specifications for data center and network planning.

Skills

Data center planning

Cloud infrastructure requirements

Cross-functional program leadership

Executive stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager III, Data Center Expansions

Google

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience with data center or network infrastructure planning, evaluation and negotiations including new region launches.
• Experience evaluating technical cloud infrastructure requirements (e.g., power density, thermal/cooling specifications, fiber network connectivity, or latency) to recommend data center or network footprint solutions.
• Experience driving cross-functional programs and influencing C-level executives and stakeholders across global organizations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading data center expansion or network infrastructure planning in a hyperscale cloud environment.
• Experience leading technical site evaluation, infrastructure strategy, or region launches across Middle East, Africa, or European markets.
• Experience developing financial models, total cost of ownership (TCO) trade-offs, and cost-optimization strategies for physical data center or network assets.
• Track record of operating independently as the primary technical interface, driving programs with remote management and minimal direct supervision.

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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You’re equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Ireland: €118000 - €120000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Collaborate with physical assets team (e.g., data center, network) and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend optimal infrastructure solutions based on technical criteria, market conditions, and business objectives.
• Partner closely with internal cloud engineering, network, security, Finance, and legal teams, as well as external network planners, data center planners, and utility providers, to execute comprehensive infrastructure strategies.
• Analyze global cloud market trends, including hyperscale growth, hybrid/multi-cloud adoption, and demand for specific cloud services, to inform strategic infrastructure decisions.
• Translate complex technical cloud infrastructure requirements (e.g., power density, cooling, network connectivity, latency, security, compliance) into actionable specifications for infrastructure planning (e.g., data center, network).
• Develop new products where necessary to meet future infrastructure needs for Cloud and AI expansion.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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