Strategic Programs Lead, Data Center Ops & OKRs

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Business Strategy and Operations Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects across Data Center Operations. The role coordinates requirements, schedules, risks, and cross-functional communication to ensure on-time delivery across offices and time zones.

You will streamline the OKR process and the Rhythm of Business, reducing administrative burden while enabling field teams to focus on operational excellence. Strong executive communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• 8 years of experience in business strategy, operations, or program management, with a focus on designing and driving organizational processes.
• 8 years of experience managing organizational rhythms (e.g., monthly/quarterly business reviews, OKR tracking, leadership summits) or executing internal communication strategies for operations.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team multiplier for our field teams by proactively identifying and eliminating operational bottlenecks and administrative friction that impede their daily work.
• Own the end-to-end OKR process for the organization, leading the setup, tracking, and alignment of OKRs while ensuring that objectives are clear, relevant to field needs, and designed to minimize reporting overhead.
• Organize and facilitate the regular meetings that keep the organization aligned, ensuring discussions are productive, and that critical blockers are identified and cleared.
• Build trusted partnerships across cross-functional groups to drive operational improvements and ensure that initiatives are designed with business needs in mind.
• Look for ways to simplify how we work.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Business strategy

Operations management

OKR tracking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Business Strategy and Operations Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects across Data Center Operations. The role coordinates requirements, schedules, risks, and cross-functional communication to ensure on-time delivery across offices and time zones.

You will streamline the OKR process and the Rhythm of Business, reducing administrative burden while enabling field teams to focus on operational excellence. Strong executive communication is essential.