Strategic Program Manager III — Logistics Capacity Planning

Google LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Program Manager III to lead cross-functional planning for logistics capacity across its network of warehouses, data centers, and carriers. You will design forecasting infrastructure, model long-range capacity, and align transportation strategies with business goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with Sourcing, Finance, and Transportation Operations, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in Logistics and transportation.
• Experience in transportation planning, capacity planning, or network optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect the foundational transportation planning infrastructure to generate high-fidelity forecast signals, enabling the creation of multi-year strategies across our network of Warehouses, Data Centers, Suppliers, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve predictive models used to forecast long-range capacity requirements, deliberately layering in complex network and sourcing strategies.
• Provide strategic insights derived from these forecast signals to directly shape transportation operations, including developing milk run strategies, executing carrier capacity planning, and right-sizing the dedicated fleet.
• Establish and lead monthly forecast reviews and a recurring planning cadence with cross-functional partners (Transportation Operations, Sourcing, Finance), communicating assumptions, risks, and strategic recommendations to achieve consensus on the network roadmap.
• Author compelling business cases, rooted in capacity forecast data and ROI analysis, to secure critical transportation infrastructure investments and support the annual and quarterly budgeting cycles.

Skills

Logistics

Transportation

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google Cloud is seeking a Program Manager III to lead cross-functional planning for logistics capacity across its network of warehouses, data centers, and carriers. You will design forecasting infrastructure, model long-range capacity, and align transportation strategies with business goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with Sourcing, Finance, and Transportation Operations, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.