Manager, Data Center Network Delivery, DCNet Capacity Delivery

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, plan requirements with internal customers, and guide initiatives through the full lifecycle. The role emphasizes bridging engineering trade-offs with executives and sustaining clear communication across stakeholders.

The DCNet Delivery team will drive data center deployment programs, capacity planning, and network infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on scalable, well-structured execution

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of program management experience.
• 5 years of project management in telecom or data center infrastructure.
• 5 years in a leadership role with direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of technical program managers for cross-functional coordination and oversight of data center network and capacity growth projects in a region.
• Hire, coach and develop a team of program managers to meet objectives and aid in personal growth.
• Work with direct reports and partner teams to set and implement infrastructure delivery strategy for the region.
• Own and nurture relationships between cross-functional teams and define cross-team roles and responsibilities.
• Deliver effective execution at scale within large, multi-project programs and drive process development.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Program management experience

Project management telecom/data center

Leadership with direct reports

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience with project management in the telecom or data center infrastructure space.
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with direct reports.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
• Experience in data center operations.
• Experience working in complex organizational settings (e.g., shared accountability, geographic dispersion, ambiguity, etc.).
• Familiarity with data center, networking, or telecom operations
• Excellent quantitative, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

About the job:

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.

Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams.

Global Network Delivery (GND) manages infrastructure and campus network planning, B4, cluster fabric network and ML deployments, new technology integrations, physical network infrastructure data management and software portfolio management. Data Center Network (DCNet) Delivery manages data center deployment programs/projects, including data center and colocation facility turn-ups, turndowns, expansions, refactors, and new technology pilots. This role demands a strong technical background in infrastructure, capacity planning, servers, networks, and data center operations, along with excellent communication and presentation skills to influence executive leaders and foster collaboration across all business.

As a DCNet Delivery Manager, you will be at the critical network deployment programs, directly managing a team that guides the tactical work. You will guide them in organizing complex cross-functional projects, ensuring clear ownership, streamlined workflows, and meticulously managed schedules.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Manage team of technical program managers responsible for cross-functional coordination and oversight of data center network and capacity growth projects in a given region to deliver on on-time delivery and cycle time goals.
• Hire, coach and develop a team of program managers to meet objectives, manage career development and aid in personal growth of a team of Technical Program Managers (T/PMs).
• Work with direct reports and partner teams to set and implement short term and long term infrastructure delivery strategy for the region.
• Own and nurture relationships between cross-functional teams, defining and developing cross-team roles, expectations, and responsibilities.
• Deliver effective execution at scale within large, multi-project programs, guide process development and iterative optimization.