Technical Program Manager III, Data Center Expansions

Google; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in London or Dublin seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects for Google Cloud. You’ll coordinate requirements, risks, schedules and communicate with executives and engineers across global teams.

You’ll evaluate data center and network needs, work with finance and legal teams, and translate complex requirements into actionable infrastructure plans, driving growth in cloud and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent.
• 5 years of data center or network infrastructure planning and negotiations including new region launches.
• Experience evaluating cloud infrastructure requirements to recommend footprint solutions.
• Experience driving cross-functional programs and influencing executives across global organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data center planning

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

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

Minimum qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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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.

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