Senior Lead, External Research, Analysis, and Disclosures

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 AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy and execution of Google's public-facing energy research and disclosures.
• Lead complex exploratory data analysis and research initiatives to inform our data center energy location strategy and broader energy market positioning.
  
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to scope, manage, and publish high-impact research on energy technology, policy, and markets.
• Translate highly technical data and complex energy concepts into accessible messaging strategies for non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
• Support Google's global sustainability objectives by helping navigate and shape regulatory frameworks, public sentiment, and industry-wide energy disclosures.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management, strategy development, or a related role within the energy industry.
  
• Experience in conducting exploratory data analysis and producing research publications or public disclosures.
  
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and messaging strategies.
  
• Experience analyzing energy policy, regulatory models, or energy market issues.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Expertise on complex energy topics and ability to translate technical data and concepts for non-technical audiences.
  
• Familiarity with and experience scoping, managing, and publishing research on energy topics (e.g., technology, policy, markets, etc.).
  
• Understanding of energy policy and market issues, including regulatory models and processes, legal and disclosure frameworks, and political and public sentiment.
  
• Excellent program management skills and experience leading successful programs in large, matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, cross-functional colleagues, and external partners.
  

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.

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.