Technical Program Manager, Data Center Design
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience managing data center design programs or infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- 5 years of experience working with electrical and mechanical systems specific to data centers, including switchgear, generators, chillers, and building automation systems.
- 5 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing external Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms, construction industry standard practices, including site localization, building codes, and permitting processes across multiple regions.
- 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management, focusing on design strategy, procurement.
Preferred qualifications:
- Professional licensure such as a Professional Engineer (PE) License, RA License, Chartered Engineer License, or equivalent technical certification.
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience in product development for modular or scalable infrastructure solutions.
- Experience managing project portfolios across North and South American markets.
- Understanding of start-up and Commissioning (Cx) process for tier III or IV data center environments.
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.
This position expands the capacity of the Google Data Center Design team to scale with an expanding portfolio of Data Center builds across the United States.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + 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
- Manage multiple, simultaneous data center design projects by leveraging an established plan of record to ensure consistency across the fleet.
- Gather site-specific localization requirements and generate design options that satisfy customer needs while presenting strategic recommendations to the leadership team.
- Execute designs based on standard baseline plans while managing strategies for projects requiring deviations due to environmental factors, local codes, or specialized constraints.
- Lead cross-functional stakeholders to overcome critical design challenges, maintaining adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and budget requirements.
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