Technical Program Manager, Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction

Google•Clarksville, TN

4d•$163,000 - $236,000

About The Position

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. As a Technical Program Manager focused on Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction, you will leverage your expertise to lead complex projects across numerous cross-functional teams. You will plan requirements with internal customers and external partners to usher projects through their entire lifecycle. This includes developing project scopes, managing schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating goals. Because your teams span offices, time zones, and hemispheres, you will play a crucial role in keeping all stakeholders coordinated and informed. Using your technical and leadership experience, you will manage projects, improve processes, and drive your program's technical direction. You will bring a proven track record of managing large-scale projects in rapidly changing industries, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and demonstrate problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program management.
5 years of experience in telecommunications, low-voltage, fiber-optics, or critical systems construction management.

Nice To Haves

RCDD, PMP, or similar industry certifications.
Project or construction management experience with network infrastructure (i.e. fiber optic cabling, cable tray, racks, etc.).
Experience working in data centers or similar mission critical environments where work involves impact to core functionalities and is governed with formal change control processes.

Responsibilities

Support cross-functional partner teams and site-based execution teams through SME technical guidance, and serve as a regional liaison for program management team.
Help develop and socialize processes and procedures to enable the team to operate efficiently with consistent results, in partnership with internal and external teams.
Be responsible for gathering internal requirements and delivering solutions that satisfy customer's needs.
Resolve highly critical issues within matrix organization while maintaining adherence to project timelines and costs.