Data Center Power Infrastructure Technical Program Manager

Google LLC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Amsterdam seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary data center power projects from inception to post-energization. You’ll plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with executives and engineers worldwide.

The role emphasizes end-to-end program management, cross-functional collaboration, and strong negotiator skills to secure power agreements and capacity across multiple European markets. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience originating, negotiating, and structuring power agreements for industrial facilities.
• Experience in program or technical project management.
• Experience planning power transmission and substation infrastructure projects, capacity reservation, and TSO/DSO models.
• Experience in power generation, transmission, substation technologies and emerging utility trends.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data center power infrastructure across EMEA markets from origination to execution and post-energization management.
• Secure adequate, reliable power to support planned data center development and growth.
• Partner with TSOs/DSOs and internal teams to optimize schedules, cost efficiency, and risk mitigations.
• Develop business cases for power acceleration and capacity expansion via interconnections and generation.
• Track project variances, maintain planning data, and conduct due diligence during site selection.

Skills

Technical program management

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Power systems knowledge

Risk management

Budgeting & cost control

Commercial negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish.

Preferred working locations: London, UK; Helsinki, Finland; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Stockholm, Sweden.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience originating, negotiating, and structuring power agreements for industrial facilities (as an end user, TSO/DSO, or consultant).
• Experience in program or technical project management.
• Experience planning power transmission and substation infrastructure projects, capacity reservation processes, and TSO/DSO business models.
• Experience in power generation, transmission, substation technologies and emerging utility trends for industrial loads.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with microgrids, behind the meter generation, direct wire solutions or VPPs.
• Electrical engineering background.
• Deep knowledge of power generation technologies, regional energy market structures, and regulatory frameworks across multiple EMEA countries.
• Ability to communicate in Dutch, Swedish and Finnish fluently to engage with counterparts in EMEA.

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. 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.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

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

• Finland: €98000 - €100000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
• Netherlands: €130000 - €133000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
• Sweden: kr1000000 - kr1020000 (SEK) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data center power infrastructure across EMEA markets from origination and negotiation through execution and post-energization management, encompassing transmission and distribution grid connections, virtual power plants, and direct-wire structures.
• Secure adequate, reliable power to support planned data center development and growth.
• Partner with transmission system operators, distribution system operators, and internal teams (policy, commercial negotiation, acquisition, leasing, technical engineering) to optimize schedules, capacity, cost efficiency, and risk mitigations.
• Develop business cases for power acceleration and capacity expansion via flexible interconnections, on-/off-site generation, transmission buildouts, and novel large-load solutions.
• Track project variances, maintain accurate planning data, manage counterparties for on-time delivery, and conduct energy due diligence during site selection to drive portfolio expansion.