Data Center Services Metro Lead

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.

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

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design, construction, and capital project support for ongoing operations within a critical region.
• Provide tactical leadership over data center construction projects.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams of engineers and project managers.
• Serve as a key partner and vendor development lead for general and trade contractors.
• Foster a forward-thinking and collaborative culture among project stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• 8 years of experience managing multinational and technical programs/projects.
• 8 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project management, engineering, and construction of data center or mission critical facilities.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of facilities with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience in managing owner's teams to deliver industrial-type capital projects, including engineering, construction management, and project controls.
• Experience with data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, etc.).
• Understanding of start-up/commissioning processes.

This position requires onsite work 5 days a week.