Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, related technical fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience managing technical projects as a technical program manager.
• 8 years of experience with data center construction, pre-construction or data center equipment/environments, including electrical switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems.
• 5 years of experience in construction planning and the management of electrical infrastructure systems within mission-critical environments.
• 5 years of experience leading pre-construction deliverables, including scheduling, safety management, and the alignment of commercial objectives for hyperscale projects.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience with data center construction and equipment (switchgear, generators, chillers, controls) including a comprehensive understanding of commissioning processes.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional stakeholder groups and vendor relationships within the design and construction industry.
• Experience managing fast-track design-build processes, associated agreement documents, and resource organization.
• Knowledge of safety management best practices with a track record of implementing safety-first cultures in construction settings.
• Ability in requirements gathering and task prioritization to achieve objectives within high-pressure facility 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.

DCS (Data Center Services Team) is accountable to safely deliver high-quality data center capacity and infrastructure solutions (including new builds and capital improvements) on time and within budget. We achieve this through a highly collaborative and transparent approach, leveraging our internal and external teams to support Google's mission of organizing the world's information.

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 $192,000-$278,000 + 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

• Support the development and implementation of hyperscale project procurement strategies and new execution models (e.g., E3, retrofits, panel management company (PMC), powered shells) to meet evolving infrastructure demands.
• Serve as the DCS lead during project setup and pre-construction, ensuring all deliverables are strictly aligned with safety standards, delivery timelines, and commercial objectives.
• Lead collaborative efforts across data center functions including operations, supply chain, and front end planning to ensure seamless project handovers and resource mobilization.
• Drive regional consistency by identifying lessons learned and developing scalable processes that enable and efficient operational execution across the program.