Program Manager, Offices of Data Centers

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 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience leading cross-functional programs and teams.
• 5 years of experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in planning, design development, project management or real estate development and leadership of corporate/commercial/institutional real estate assets.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing complex organizational boundaries and driving alignment across stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the program initiation, design development, schedule and budget management.
  
• Be a subject-matter expert as a consultant during the construction phase. The works will be constructed by another organization within Google.
• Manage tenant improvement and build-to-suit projects and ensure that organizational cultural values are maintained and exemplified in the workspace.
• Engage with customers, cross-functional partners and other internal organizations, demonstrating your ability to drive consensus and compromise when needed. Communicate project information and updates to Googlers and leadership appropriately.
• Contribute to market specific portfolio strategy. Manage and track all aspects of the design, schedule, budget, quality and risk. Work independently on difficult design challenges, requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of business situations.