Business Operations Program Manager, Global Data Centers (Swedish, English)

Google; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Stockholm, Sweden, seeks a Business Operations Program Manager for Global Data Centers. The role focuses on overseeing maintenance agreements, cost control, contractor management, and procurement projects to support data center operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and provide data-driven insights to enable informed decisions. Fluency in English and Swedish is required for client-facing and coordination activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience with ERP software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or Oracle).
• Experience in accounting with focus on AP/AR.
• Fluent English and Swedish; client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance agreements of Data Center related systems.
• Lead cost control, contractor management, and procurement projects.
• Support local Data Center Technicians with process information.
• Serve as local escalation point for finance-related matters.
• Maintain key metrics, provide data and analyses for decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Oracle)

Job description

Business Operations Program Manager, Global Data Centers (Swedish, English)

Google

Stockholm, Sweden

Early

Experience completing work as directed, and collaborating with teammates; developing knowledge of relevant concepts and processes.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or Oracle suite).
• Experience in accounting with a focus on managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ability to communicate in English and Swedish fluently as this is a client facing role.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in vendor relationships and agreement management.
• Experience in providing support for budgeting, forecasting, and purchase orders.
• Experience in project management software.
• Knowledge of local authority requirements to ensure the successful running of the data center.

About the job

As a Business Operations Program Manager, you will oversee the maintenance agreements of Data Center related systems. You will lead cost control, contractor management, and procurement projects, collaborating with other stakeholders like the Environment, Health, and Safety department. In this role, you will support local Data Center Technicians by ensuring they are informed regarding relevant processes. You will serve as a local escalation point for finance-related matters. You will maintain key metrics, provide data, and conduct analyses to facilitate informed decision-making.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We are proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Responsibilities

• Execute assignments with varying supervision levels, showcasing self-initiative and adaptability.
• Lead annual budget development aligning with objectives. Provide estimates for operational and capital budgets, and regularly review and communicate budget reports with variance analysis and insights.
• Evaluate proposals using a structured decision‑making matrix, award agreements, and ensure seamless stakeholder communication.
• Collect and analyze cost data, support management in maintaining key performance metrics, and provide data‑driven insights for planning.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring they receive assistance in the local language, guidance on legal compliance, and acting as a local point of contact for audits.

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