Technical Program Manager III, Data Center Operations, Technical Infrastructure

Socket.dev; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs within its Data Center Fleet Efficiency team. You will guide architectural decisions, manage risks, and align multiple organizations to strategic goals.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, UX, and SRE to define scopes and ensure successful delivery, communicating clearly with executives and engineers alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience with data center infrastructure (e.g. data center power and cooling systems, ML hardware).
• Experience with SQL scripting and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and deliver large-scale, complex technical programs from initiation through completion, often starting with ambiguous requirements.
• Define program scope, objectives, key results, and deliverables with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product Management, UX, SRE).
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, risk registers, and resource forecasts.
• Drive alignment across multiple teams and influence without direct authority to achieve goals.
• Communicate program status, risks, and metrics to stakeholders, including executives, through presentations and reports.

Skills

Data center infrastructure

SQL scripting

Data analytics

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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


• 5 years of experience in program management.


• Experience with data center infrastructure (e.g. data center power and cooling systems, machine learning hardware).


• Experience with SQL scripting and data analytics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.


• 7 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on data center infrastructure (power and cooling systems), ML hardware, data management systems.


• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.


• Experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication, and strong presentation skills, capable of tailoring communication to different audiences.


• Excellent investigative, problem-solving, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.

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.

Google's Data Center Fleet Efficiency team is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive high-impact initiatives that optimize our extensive data center operations. In this role, you will lead large-scale, complex technical programs from inception to completion, utilizing strong technical judgment to guide architectural decisions, mitigate risks, and navigate ambiguous requirements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Engineering, Product Management, UX, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to define program scopes and align multiple organizations to achieve strategic goals.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, manage, and deliver large-scale, complex technical programs from initiation through completion, often starting with ambiguous requirements.


• Define program scope, objectives, key results, and deliverables in partnership with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, UX, and SRE.


• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, risk registers, and resource forecasts.


• Drive alignment and foster collaboration across multiple teams and organizations, influencing without direct authority to achieve program goals.


• Communicate program status, progress, risks, and key metrics clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, through presentations, reports, and other means.