Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Google; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager to lead large-scale data center projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and vendors from inception to deployment. You will plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate with cross-functional partners across offices and time zones.

The role emphasizes data center design, development, construction and commissioning at scale, requiring strong leadership and ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of program or project management experience.
• 8 years with technical teams for data center or mission critical facilities.
• 5 years in a leadership role.
• Preferred: master's degree in related technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple data center projects from inception to completion across all phases.
• Gather and analyze requirements for data center operations teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, vendors, and internal teams to maintain momentum.
• Communicate project updates, risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Develop solutions to complex construction challenges while managing timelines and costs.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or related fields

Job description

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• 8 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project management, engineering, and construction of data center or mission critical facilities.
• 8 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, or infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or related technical fields.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Extensive experience with data center equipment/environments (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 vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry
• Proven success 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. 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.

As a highly motivated Program Manager, you have demonstrated experience with data center design, development, construction and commissioning projects. You will provide management of large-scale data centers, computer farms, networking, AC and DC power distribution/conversion, and cooling methods at scale. You will be tasked with coordinating the needs of multiple internal and external partner teams, while managing changes and maintaining a focus on keeping the project safe, on schedule, and budget.

You will have experience managing large-scale technical projects in a rapidly changing industry, ability to thrive in ambiguity and demonstrated problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. You should be able to conceptualize and describe the delivery of a data center facility from start to commissioning and understand the nuances and risks that you and your team will need to manage.

Remote applications will be declined, as this position requires onsite execution and leadership.

Able to work onsite 5 days a week.

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: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• 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 a matrix 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 complex construction challenges, developing creative solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and costs.

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 .