Program Manager III, Spares Readiness, Data Center Operations

Google; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Program Manager III for Spares Readiness in Data Center Operations. This role leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation to completion, coordinating stakeholders, schedules, risks, and cross-functional partners across global offices.

Responsibilities include building program charters, defining milestones, and driving continuous improvement while aligning with Google’s product values and data center operations standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in supply chain management (e.g., infrastructure operations, supply chain operations, data center operations or manufacturing).
• Experience with advanced data analytics/statistical analysis (e.g., SAP, SQL, dashboard creation).

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams to manage expectations and enable effective decision-making.
• Author comprehensive program charters and create detailed project plans defining scope, timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Determine program phasing and key metrics to drive continuous improvement and resource stewardship.
• Establish program governance by defining data collection methods, trackers, and leading project team meetings.
• Execute tasks by managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and aligning with core product values; develop change management plans to support stakeholder needs.

Skills

Program management

Data analytics

Supply chain experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

SQL

Dashboard creation

Job description

Program Manager III, Spares Readiness, Data Center Operations

Google

Midlothian, TX, USA

Mid

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in supply chain management (e.g., infrastructure operations, supply chain operations, data center operations or manufacturing).
• Experience with advanced data analytics/statistical analysis (e.g., SAP, SQL, dashboard creation).

Preferred qualifications:

• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  
• Experience coordinating projects or programs across global teams, spanning multiple offices, time zones, and regional environments.

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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Google owns and operates the most advanced fleet of data centers and core technical infrastructure to power services and features used by billions of people around the world. Data Center Central Operations is responsible for keeping these sites operating efficiently and safely.

Within the Central Operations team, this role is part of the Spares Readiness team and will be accountable for the improvement/sustainment of projects/programs that support our mission of ensuring that data centers have spare parts available to sustain critical and ongoing operations. This role is critical to keeping our data centers running worldwide.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, data center site leaders, data center site teams, and cross-functional supply chain teams and design targeted communication plans to manage expectations and enable effective decision-making.
• Author comprehensive program charters and create detailed project plans that define scope, timelines, resources, and dependencies for advanced programs.
• Determine program phasing and key metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimize resource stewardship throughout the program lifecycle.
• Establish program governance by defining data collection methods, maintaining project trackers, and leading project team meetings to drive progress.
• Execute program tasks by proactively managing dependencies, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with core product values. Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans, including impact analysis and progress monitoring, to support program stakeholder needs.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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.