Senior Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Google Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Data Center Construction in Columbus, OH. You will oversee large-scale data center projects from inception through commissioning, coordinating multiple partner teams to keep schedules and budgets on track.

The role requires deep domain expertise in electrical, mechanical, and networking systems and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity with decisive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience within the industry including data centers, oil and gas, semiconductor or hospitals.
• 8 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience with construction management.

Responsibilities

• Manage data center projects from inception through to completion.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across partners and stakeholders.
• Deliver solutions that satisfy internal requirements while meeting schedule and budget.
• Oversee design, development, commissioning, and deployment of data center facilities.

Skills

Data center design

Construction management

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Cross-functional teams

Electrical engineering

Mechanical systems

Power distribution

Cooling systems

Networking/fiber

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Program Manager, Data Center Construction

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• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience within the industry including data centers, oil and gas, semi conductors or hospitals.
• 8 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, networking/fiber, server equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience with construction management.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
• 8 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, with an understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
• 7 years of experience with data center construction.

About the job

As a Program Manager, you will 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 multiple scales. You will be tasked with managing and coordinating the desires and needs of multiple partner teams, while managing changes and maintaining a focus on keeping the project on schedule and budget. You will have experience managing large-scale technical projects in a changing industry, ability to grow 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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge 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.

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

About the job

As a Program Manager, you will 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 multiple scales. You will be tasked with managing and coordinating the desires and needs of multiple partner teams, while managing changes and maintaining a focus on keeping the project on schedule and budget. You will have experience managing large-scale technical projects in a changing industry, ability to grow 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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge 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.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Manage data center projects from inception through to completion.
• Support special research and development experiments, renovations, and upgrades of existing facility.
• Be responsible for gathering internal requirements and delivering solutions that satisfy customer needs.
• Maintain responsibility from construction to deployment.
• Resolve critical issues within the organization while maintaining adherence to project timelines and costs.

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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.

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