Technical Program Manager II, Data Center Capacity Planning, Google Cloud

Google Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time: 20 days/year

Sick time: 40 hours/year (Seattle 69)

Maternity leave: 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave: 18 weeks

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Technical Program Manager II for Data Center Capacity Planning in Seattle, WA (with Kirkland, WA and Sunnyvale, CA as preferred locations). The role focuses on leading end-to-end data center capacity programs, coordinating with PA Resource Managers, and driving optimization across multiple sites and teams.

The candidate should have a technical background with 2+ years in program management, plus experience in data center capacity planning, network or power planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of program management experience.
• Experience with data center capacity planning, network planning, or power planning.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure concepts and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Codify, maintain, and update Google product area technical and business requirements in partnership with PA Resource Managers, influencing execution, spend, and capacity allocation decisions
• Implement new data center power planning initiatives, including automation with engineering support and cross‑functional policy changes
• Work with customers to manage and resolve all data center capacity‑related issues and escalations
• Lead complex, multi‑disciplinary programs that span across Google through the end‑to‑end lifecycle
• Provide clear, concise, and logical judgment and actionable recommendations to partners and executives regarding data center capacity needs

Skills

Program management

Capacity planning

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelors in technical field

Job description

Technical Program Manager II, Data Center Capacity Planning, Google Cloud

Seattle, WA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA (Preferred locations)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days of vacation per year (accumulating 6.15 hours per pay period for first five years)
• 40 hours/year sick time (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle), including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• 28-30 weeks maternity leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding)
• 18 weeks baby bonding leave
• 13 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of program management experience
• Experience with data center capacity planning, network planning, or power planning
• Experience with cloud infrastructure concepts and architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in capacity planning, strategic operations planning, data analytics, inventory optimization, or management/operations consulting
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects
• Experience with executive-level written and verbal communication
• Experience collaborating and influencing stakeholders across multiple organizations and levels of responsibility
• Ability to transform complex, ambiguous topics into compelling narratives and present to leadership
• Comfortable switching between detailed analysis and high‑level thinking, tailoring communication to the audience

Responsibilities

• Codify, maintain, and update Google product area technical and business requirements in partnership with PA Resource Managers, influencing execution, spend, and capacity allocation decisions
• Implement new data center power planning initiatives, including automation with engineering support and cross‑functional policy changes
• Work with customers to manage and resolve all data center capacity‑related issues and escalations
• Lead complex, multi‑disciplinary programs that span across Google through the end‑to‑end lifecycle
• Provide clear, concise, and logical judgment and actionable recommendations to partners and executives regarding data center capacity needs

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, 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’ll be equally comfortable explaining your team’s analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

The Data Center Planning organization is responsible for identifying the most cost‑efficient set of data centers to meet a 5‑year forecast demand signal and for identifying and planning the Product Areas (PAs) who will occupy them. We drive alignment on what we should build, where, when, and who may occupy it through the Building Demand Plan (BDP) and Earmarks, an extensive set of optimization processes which provides demand justification and outlook for capital funding of data centers. This in turn provides signals to the downstream partner teams to identify new supply options and expansion of current facilities and assets.

Within DCP, the Demand and Allocation Planning team is responsible for developing and maintaining our end‑to‑end power plan of record and continuously seeking to deliver further optimization through extensive scenario planning. We provide key upstream and downstream partners with chase signals, driving the acquisition of additional capacity, configuration of facilities to support the latest ML chips, and even where we may need to shape demand between geographies.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise‑grade solutions that leverage cutting‑edge technology and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Compensation & Bonus

US: $138,000 - $198,000 (USD) with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

All roles require English proficiency unless stated otherwise in the posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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