Senior Data Center Program Manager

Google; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Skien, Norway is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary data centre construction projects. You will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes vendor management, detailed design reviews, and commissioning for hyperscale facilities. The successful candidate will drive EHS, cost control, and hand-off to operations while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in project and construction management in critical infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience in mission-critical project and construction management, specializing in hyperscale data center delivery and MEP systems integration.
• Experience with commercial contract management and procurement.
• Experience managing construction projects, within an international working environment.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large, site-wide data centre construction and delivery organisation, managing scopes related to construction projects or capital improvement projects.
• Be responsible for ensuring the development of detailed designs, managing construction (delivery, cost, quality and EHS), commissioning, close-out and hand-off to the operations team. Ensure all customer requirements are being met.
• Establish and maintain various delivery models and global relationships with multiple vendors.
• Create a growth plan and be involved in hiring/recruiting of talent in the areas of project management, field engineering, document control, technical writing, etc.
• Research and implement construction means and methods of data centre equipment and facilities. Carry design concepts into mass production and integrate into facilities.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Vendor management

Electrical systems

MEP integration

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Google Skien, Norway is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary data centre construction projects. You will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes vendor management, detailed design reviews, and commissioning for hyperscale facilities. The successful candidate will drive EHS, cost control, and hand-off to operations while collaborating with global teams.