Data Center Services Area Manager, Google Data Centers

Google; Council Hill (OK); On-site; USD 236,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Services Area Manager to lead the design, construction, and delivery of data center projects across the NA-W region. You will oversee a team of program managers, cost and schedule leads, safety personnel, and engineers, ensuring the successful execution of both new construction and capital improvement projects.

In this role, you will lead the design, construction, and capital project support for ongoing operations within a critical region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management in a mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, chip fab), design‑build, or real‑estate development environment.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including leadership from key vendors, trades, and commissioning agents, to foster strong relationships, proactively identify potential risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Drive project delivery strategy and effectively communicate it to internal teams and stakeholders; drive alignment around key milestones, workflows, and critical path management for large capital improvement, greenfield, and brownfield projects.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities to internal teams consisting of project management and engineering professionals. Oversee project schedule and cost control activities, ensuring adherence to program‑level controls, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio, proactively identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact project timelines or budgets, and maintain a forward‑looking perspective on resource needs, ensuring that master planning, utilities, design engagement, and equipment supply chain remain ahead of project demand.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Pryor Creek, OK 74361, USA; Stillwater, OK, USA; Council Hill, OK, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management in a mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, chip fab), design‑build, or real‑estate development environment.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field.
• 10 years of experience managing cross‑functional or cross‑team projects.
• Experience with data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, etc.) and a strong understanding of start‑up/commissioning processes.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of facilities with medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience managing "owner's" teams to deliver industrial‑type capital projects, including engineering, construction management, and project controls.

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.

As a Data Center Services Area Manager, you will lead the design, construction, and delivery of data center projects in the NA‑W region of North America. You will oversee a team of program managers, cost and schedule leads, safety personnel, and engineers, ensuring the successful execution of both new construction and capital improvement projects.

In this role, you will lead the design, construction, and capital project support for ongoing operations within a critical region. You'll provide strategic and tactical leadership over large‑scale data center construction projects across a large geographic area.

You will develop and mentor high‑performing teams of engineers and project managers, and serve as a key partner and vendor development lead for general and trade contractors. You'll also foster a forward‑thinking and collaborative culture among diverse project stakeholders.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $236,000 - $330,000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including leadership from key vendors, trades, and commissioning agents, to foster strong relationships, proactively identify potential risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Drive project delivery strategy and effectively communicate it to internal teams and stakeholders; drive alignment around key milestones, workflows, and critical path management for large capital improvement, greenfield, and brownfield projects.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities to internal teams consisting of project management and engineering professionals. Oversee project schedule and cost control activities, ensuring adherence to program‑level controls, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio, proactively identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact project timelines or budgets, and maintain a forward‑looking perspective on resource needs, ensuring that master planning, utilities, design engagement, and equipment supply chain remain ahead of project demand.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.