Data Center Site Program Manager

Google•Columbus, OH

2h•$159,000 - $230,000

About The Position

As a Program Manager on Google’s AI and Infrastructure team, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish, coordinating stakeholders, requirements, schedules, risks, and communications across partner teams. The AI and Infrastructure team delivers AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale for Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and Google users worldwide. In this role, you will coordinate site-specific technical strategies and track execution across the data center lifecycle. You will oversee schedules and delivery for complex deployments, support service-level objectives, identify and help resolve anticipated issues, and establish regular site communications. You will also use data-driven insights, historical project reviews, and evolving industry standards to improve program frameworks. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated US compensation is $159,000–$230,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of experience in program management, project management, data center operations (such as facilities or operations management, capacity planning, or site operations), or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems and performing statistical analysis.
Experience with technical integration, system integration, risk mitigation, deployment planning, or data center operations.

Nice To Haves

Professional project management certification, such as PMP or PgMP.
Ability to develop creative, non-standard, and innovative solutions using data and analytics to drive impact.
Ability to identify key issues, gather and analyze large data sets to support hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create workable project plans with defined scope.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Site Technical Lead and onsite partner teams to implement site-specific technical strategies, monitor milestones throughout the data center lifecycle, and track site-wide execution to drive milestone convergence.
Oversee project schedules and delivery for complex deployments, coordinating with Data Center Facilities, Server Operations, Logistics, Networking, Security, Construction, EHS, and other partner organizations.
Support delivery of site Service Level Objectives, provide early warnings of potential delays, and partner with teams to identify and resolve anticipated issues proactively.
Orchestrate the integrated Rhythm of Business, regular business communications, and status updates for site management, Area Leads, and the Global Site Tech Lead Program Owner.
Develop and maintain a program improvement framework using data-driven insights, historical project reviews, and evolving industry standards.