Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Google; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager to lead data center construction projects, guiding them from concept through deployment. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget across multiple offices and time zones.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience with technical teams responsible for data centers or mission critical facilities.
• 5 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, or infrastructure.
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion, overseeing all phases.
• Gather and analyze internal requirements, translating into effective solutions for data center operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Analyze construction issues and develop solutions to minimize impact on timelines and costs.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Onsite presence

Data center experience

Technical team collaboration

Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Fire/IT

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Program Manager, Data Center Construction

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.


• 5 years of experience in program or project management.


• 5 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project management, engineering, and construction of data centers or mission critical facilities.


• 5 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, or infrastructure.


• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.


• 5 years of experience managing vendor relationships.


• 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.


• Experience in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, and scheduling and achieving objectives within set goals.


• Knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including design build processes and associated documents and agreements, and facility electrical and mechanical systems.


• Understanding of start up/commissioning processes.

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 our 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 our standards for quality and efficiency. You will be passionate about technology and construction, and will gain valuable experience in a changing environment.

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. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion, overseeing all phases, including concept development, design, construction, and deployment.


• Gather and analyze internal requirements, translating them into effective solutions that meet the needs of our data center operations teams.


• Work effectively within an organization, collaborating with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.


• Communicate project updates, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.


• Analyze and evaluate construction issues, developing creative solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and costs.

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