Data Center Scheduling & Program Lead

Socket.dev; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Data Center Program Manager role leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning through delivery, focusing on schedules, risks, and cross-functional collaboration across data centers globally.

The position emphasizes strategic program management, driving initiatives that improve efficiency and delivery, with emphasis on planning, risk management and executive communication. The role requires strong leadership across teams and phased execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years in data center construction with cost management, controls or estimation.
• 5 years creating and managing construction programs/projects.
• Experience with cost management, planning, estimation, negotiation and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead alignment of schedules, capex funding timelines across current and expanding capacity.
• Provide robust schedule oversight across all projects with milestones and timelines.
• Serve as the primary interface for schedule controls, funding matters, and program health.
• Cultivate stakeholder relationships; tailor communications with metrics and logs.
• Identify breakdowns and define standardized processes for schedule controls.

Skills

Cost management

Project controls

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Procurement

Data center construction

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Industrial Engineering, related field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google's Data Center Program Manager role leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning through delivery, focusing on schedules, risks, and cross-functional collaboration across data centers globally.

The position emphasizes strategic program management, driving initiatives that improve efficiency and delivery, with emphasis on planning, risk management and executive communication. The role requires strong leadership across teams and phased execution.