Technical Program Manager, Data Center Asset Expansion and Solutions

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days/year

Sick time 40 hours/year (69 in Seattle

Maternity leave 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave 18 weeks

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Google in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish within Google's Technical Infrastructure team. You will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners across the company.

As a key contributor, you will help maintain and scale data centers and cloud platforms, working with engineers to discuss tradeoffs and ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in data center or network infrastructure, cloud computing, or technical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze global cloud market trends to inform infrastructure decisions.
• Translate infrastructure requirements into actionable specifications for planning.
• Collaborate with data center and engineering teams to identify optimal infrastructure solutions.
• Advise on infrastructure strategies with cost optimization and scalability in mind.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to execute comprehensive infrastructure strategies.

Skills

Program management

Data center experience

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance


• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match


• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment


• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance


• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks


• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks


• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

The application window will be open until at least October 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 5 years of experience in program management.


• 5 years of experience in data center or network infrastructure, cloud computing, or technical infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with data center or network infrastructure planning, evaluation and negotiations.


• Familiarity with financial modeling and cost optimization strategies for infrastructure (e.g., data center or network).


• Understanding of cloud architecture, networking, power or cooling technologies.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to audiences.

About The Job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

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: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Analyze global cloud market trends, including hyperscale growth, hybrid/multi-cloud adoption, and demand for specific cloud services, to inform infrastructure decisions.


• Translate technical cloud infrastructure requirements (e.g., power density, cooling, network connectivity, latency, security, compliance) into actionable specifications for infrastructure planning (e.g., data center, network).


• Collaborate with physical assets (e.g., data center, network) and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend optimal infrastructure solutions based on technical criteria, market conditions, and business objectives.


• Advise on infrastructure strategies, continuously seeking opportunities for cost optimization, scalability, and operational efficiency across our physical asset portfolio.


• Partner with internal cloud engineering, network, security, Finance, and legal teams, as well as external network planners, data center planners, and utility providers, to execute comprehensive infrastructure strategies. Develop new products where necessary to meet future infrastructure needs for Cloud and AI Expansion.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .