Strategic Negotiator, Data Center Site Acquisition and Development

Google Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Strategic Negotiator for Data Center Site Acquisition and Development in New York to lead complex site negotiations, manage vendor relationships, and advise on cost-effective infrastructure solutions. You will influence multi-site growth and ensure alignment with Google's long-term data center strategy.

The role emphasizes market knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to present deal recommendations to Tech leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Finance, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, Communications, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in data center related site negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external technical teams to identify and pursue initiatives meeting Google's data center needs, including utility connections at sites.
• Monitor progress with regular status reports and financial metrics to guide site and infrastructure decisions.
• Drive growth strategy for existing regions and sites.
• Develop metrics for mapping and tracking portfolio management issues in site/infrastructure development.
• Foster an open, collaborative workplace in day-to-day interactions.

Skills

Data center negotiations

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Strategic Negotiator, Data Center Site Acquisition and Development

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

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, Communications, Real Estate, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in data center related site negotiation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, financial modeling, infrastructure development, agreement drafting and redlining, and presentation development.
• Knowledge of power transmission and distribution, telecommunications infrastructure, data center technology, industrial electrical and cooling technology, and other related areas.

About the job

Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. As Google's products and services scale the globe, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future -- everything from underwater cables to physical data center space. As a Strategic Negotiator, you combine your deep market knowledge of a given sector with tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions to support Google's infrastructure growth. You'll work with specific project teams on negotiating deals, managing vendor and partner relationships and presenting deal recommendations to our Tech leadership. Your successful negotiations have the potential to save Google millions of dollars in operating costs and impact every part of the business.

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: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Work with internal and external technical teams to identify, define, and pursue initiatives necessary to meet Google's ongoing data center needs, including agreement of necessary utility connections (e.g., power, water, etc.) at existing and new green or brownfield sites.
• Monitor progress against objectives, providing regular status reports and advocating financial metrics to support both site and infrastructure related portfolio decisions.
• Manage the strategy for ongoing growth at existing regions and sites.
• Develop metrics for mapping, tracking, and advocating of a broad range of portfolio management issues regarding site/infrastructure development.
• Foster an open workplace for colleagues in day-to-day interactions and conversations.

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 .

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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