Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Socket.dev; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in the United States is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary data center projects from inception to deployment.

You will coordinate requirements, schedules, risks, and budgets across cross-functional teams including design, construction, and operations.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge AI infrastructure and scalable computing while aligning with Google's standards for quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.


• * 2 years of experience in program or project management.


• * 2 years of experience with technical teams across project management,
  engineering, and construction of data centers or mission critical facilities.


• * 2 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security
  monitoring, fire safety, networking/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.

US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google
[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

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.