Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Google Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Construction to lead complex, cross-functional data center projects from concept through deployment. You will coordinate requirements, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications across offices and time zones.

In this role, you will manage multiple data center initiatives, collaborate with engineering, construction and operations teams, and ensure projects stay on budget and meet quality standards. Onsite work five days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of program or project management experience.
• 2 years of experience with data center project management and construction teams.
• 2 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, or related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion.
• Gather requirements and translate them into effective solutions for data center operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction and security to keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate risks, progress, and decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards within budget.

Skills

Program management experience

Onsite availability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Program Manager, Data Center Construction

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• 2 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project management, engineering, and construction of data centers.
• 2 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, networking or fiber, server equipment, systems, or infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
• 2 years of experience managing vendor relationships.
• 2 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 design and construction industry standards, including design-build processes, associated 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.

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

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.

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

• US: $132000 - $189000 (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.
• 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.

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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.