Technical Program Manager

Google Inc.; Skien; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale data center construction and delivery initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and vendor relations, and ensure alignment with safety and quality standards.

The role requires deep experience in hyperscale data center delivery, MEP systems integration, and international project management, with a strong focus on collaboration across global partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of project and construction management experience 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.

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.
• 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

Hyperscale data centers

MEP systems integration

Contract management

International collaboration

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

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

Job description

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

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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with (data centre) equipment/environments (including switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems), with an understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, with an understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry.
• Ability to build excellent relationships and deliver on action-orientated tasks.

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.

Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build into our work and we aim to cultivate throughout the company.

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.

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.

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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