Campus Lead, Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Google Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Share Campus Lead, Program Manager for Data Center Construction to oversee data center projects from inception to deployment.

You will coordinate design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring milestones are met across multiple offices and time zones. The role requires extensive experience with data center equipment and project management in a technology setting, with strong communication and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with data center equipment/environments, including electrical switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems, and experience with start up/commissioning processes.
• 2 years of experience in project management, or managing projects in construction, infrastructure, or a technology-related field.
• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional teams, project timelines and costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion, overseeing all phases, including concept development, design, construction, and deployment.
• Work effectively within a matrix organization, collaborating with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Gather and analyze internal requirements, translating them into effective solutions that meet the needs of the data center operations teams.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders using standardized project controls and reporting mechanisms.

Skills

Data center equipment knowledge

Electrical switchgear

Generators

Chillers

Cooling towers

Air handling units

Controls

Security monitoring systems

Fire safety systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Project controls methodologies

Job description

Share Campus Lead, Program Manager, Data Center Construction

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with data center equipment/environments, including electrical switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems, and experience with start up/commissioning processes.
• 2 years of experience in project management, or managing projects in construction, infrastructure, or a technology-related field.
• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional teams, project timelines and costs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with project controls methodologies in a construction or mission-critical environment.
• Understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast-track design-build processes.
• Ability to gather requirements, organize resources, prioritize tasks, manage schedules, achieve objectives within defined goals and excellent communication, people-management, and problem-solving skills.

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

In this role, you will play a key part in bringing the data centers to life. You will manage various aspects of data center projects, from initial concept and design through to construction and deployment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget while meeting the high standards for quality and efficiency.

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're 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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion, overseeing all phases, including concept development, design, construction, and deployment.
• Work effectively within a matrix organization, collaborating with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Gather and analyze internal requirements, translating them into effective solutions that meet the needs of the data center operations teams.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders using standardized project controls and reporting mechanisms.

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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