Technical Program Manager, Data Center Construction and Design

Google; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 227,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and equity

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects for data center operations. This role requires at least 10 years of program management experience, including 8 years in construction lifecycle management. You'll work closely with stakeholders to resolve misalignment and deliver projects that align with long-term objectives. The US base salary for this full-time position ranges from $227,000 to $320,000, plus bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in program management.
• 8 years of experience with construction lifecycle management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction for large-scale data center projects.
• Develop and mentor teams of engineers and project managers.
• Build trusted relationships with cross-functional leaders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's Degree or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote and in‑office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In‑office locations

• Reston, VA, USA
• Austin, TX, USA
• Papillion, NE, USA
• Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA
• New York, NY, USA
• San Francisco, CA, USA
• Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Remote locations

• California, USA
• New York, USA

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program management.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management specifically within mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, chip fabrication plants) or a design‑build/real estate development environment.
• 8 years of experience with construction, spanning the entire lifecycle from programming through commissioning.
• 8 years of experience in a leadership role, with experience managing capital projects.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, controls, fire safety systems).
• Experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of facilities with medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience managing teams to deliver industrial‑type capital projects, including engineering, construction management, and project controls.
• Understanding of the start‑up and commissioning processes.
• Ability to manage effectively within a cross‑functional organization, including managing commissioning programs and cross‑functional projects.

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.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will initiate and lead our technical programs, driving them from concept to successful execution. You will require technical judgment to navigate ambiguity, make critical trade‑offs between engineering and business needs, and ensure outcomes align with long‑term organizational objectives.

In this role, you will be a central hub for stakeholder management, building trusted relationships with cross‑functional leaders and proactively resolving misalignment. You will not only deliver on key initiatives but also establish new, proactive programs that embed a culture of continuous improvement and high performance across the technical organization.

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.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $227,000–$320,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, construction, and capital project support for ongoing operations, providing strategic and tactical oversight to deliver large‑scale data center projects from concept to execution.
• Develop and mentor teams of engineers and project managers, while serving as a key partner and development lead for general and trade contractors.
• Act as the strategic central hub for stakeholder management, building trusted relationships with cross‑functional leaders to navigate ambiguity and resolve misalignment without direct authority.
• Foster a forward‑thinking culture that prioritizes continuous improvement, ensuring construction outcomes align with long‑term organizational objectives and verifying construction fundamentals from programming through commissioning.

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 .