Senior Technical Program Manager - Power & Grid Infrastructure

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager in San Francisco to lead multi-disciplinary power infrastructure programs for data centers, driving design and installation of HV/MV systems, BESS integration, and generation tech. The role requires extensive energy sector program management experience and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executives and engineers alike.

The position emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, adherence to regulatory standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent.
• 8 years of program or technical project management experience in the energy industry.
• Experience leading transmission, distribution, substation, or critical utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure environments and energy management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic development of phased power solutions for data center demand, integrating HV/MV infrastructure with BESS and generation tech.
• Lead design and engineering management of campus-level infrastructure solutions with cross-functional partners.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC codes and regulatory frameworks for project activities and deliverables.
• Define a global reference architecture for on-site power generation to optimize cost, reliability, and carbon reduction.
• Evaluate emerging power technologies and build strong technical cases for major capex investments.

Skills

Project management

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager in San Francisco to lead multi-disciplinary power infrastructure programs for data centers, driving design and installation of HV/MV systems, BESS integration, and generation tech. The role requires extensive energy sector program management experience and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executives and engineers alike.

The position emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, adherence to regulatory standards, and