Program Manager II, Operational Remediation, Google Data Center

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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 execution of complex remediation projects across the data center portfolio, from initial concept through operational handoff.
• Establish comprehensive program roadmaps and master schedules, identifying interdependencies between concurrent work streams such as power and cooling infrastructures.
• Own project resource allocation and workflow prioritization across multiple sites to ensure consistent execution and team utilization.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Data Center Operations, Data Center Service) and external vendors to deliver projects within scope.
• Prepare and present project status reports, financial forecasts, and risk assessments to executive leadership and directors.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience working in data center environments or other industries (e.g., semiconductor, power, nuclear, oil, gas).
• Experience managing operational systems and processes for electrical or mechanical infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience leading complex remediation programs or operations program management initiatives, with the ability to define strategy and proactively solve problems.
• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in data center electrical or mechanical infrastructure (e.g., switchyards, transformers, HV/MV distribution, cooling towers, chillers, gensets).
• Ability to take initiative in ambiguous environments and create scalable process order to drive results.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time domestically or internationally to work with sites or equipment suppliers.