Lead Program Manager, Global Infrastructure and Energy, Commercial and Business Operations

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$188,000 - $274,000

About The Position

The Lead Program Manager will work within Google’s Global Infrastructure and Energy organization, specifically in the Commercial and Business Operations arm of the Global Operations for Assets and Tooling team. This organization delivers infrastructure to host and connect internet users and machines, with Carbon Free Energy (CFE). The team supports leadership in running the business and helps strategic negotiators close deals quickly and maximize returns. The role leads critical initiatives to streamline business operations and drive commercial success. It acts as a strategic partner to business leaders by identifying operational improvements, designing scalable solutions, and leading cross-functional teams through execution. The position calls for strategic thinking, analytical excellence, and strong program management to address complex business challenges. Google Program Managers lead multidisciplinary projects from planning through delivery, coordinating stakeholders, schedules, risks, communications, and deadlines across teams and locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in program or project management.
5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

15 years of experience in program management, business operations, or business process engineering.
Experience in data analysis, using metrics to track business performance and drive strategic decision-making.
Experience in stakeholder management and developing communication strategies across cross-functional teams.
Experience translating complex commercial datasets into strategic frameworks and actionable recommendations.
Experience managing commercial operations, cost benchmarking, or agreement governance for large-scale infrastructure, corporate real estate, or capital projects.
Experience leading change management initiatives, including global deployment and adoption of enterprise asset management or operational tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain operational dashboards; analyze complex data sets to identify commercial trends, track performance against targets, and provide actionable recommendations to executive stakeholders.
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in commercial workflows, then design, implement, and scale standardized processes to improve productivity, reduce risk, and accelerate agreement velocity.
Drive alignment across teams to ensure seamless execution of commercial initiatives and manage complex programs from inception to delivery.
Lead the rollout of new tools, systems, and operational frameworks, ensuring comprehensive training and high adoption rates across global teams.