Technical Program Manager, Data Center Asset Expansion and Solutions

Google•Kirkland, WA

6d•$138,000 - $197,000

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you will lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish, working with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners. You will explain analyses and recommendations to executives and discuss technical tradeoffs with engineers. The role supports Google’s Technical Infrastructure team, which develops and maintains data centers and platforms and keeps its networks running. This position focuses on data center asset expansion and infrastructure solutions for Cloud and AI, translating technical needs into infrastructure plans and advising on effective infrastructure strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in technical program management.
2 years of experience in data center or network infrastructure, cloud computing, or technical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center or network infrastructure planning, evaluation, and negotiations.
Familiarity with financial modeling and cost optimization strategies for infrastructure, such as data center or network infrastructure.
Understanding of cloud architecture, networking, power, or cooling technologies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to audiences.

Responsibilities

Analyze global cloud market trends, including hyperscale growth, hybrid and multi-cloud adoption, and demand for specific cloud services, to inform infrastructure decisions.
Translate technical cloud infrastructure requirements—including power density, cooling, network connectivity, latency, security, and compliance—into actionable specifications for data center and network infrastructure planning.
Collaborate with physical asset and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend infrastructure solutions based on technical criteria, market conditions, and business objectives.
Advise on infrastructure strategies and pursue opportunities for cost optimization, scalability, and operational efficiency across the physical asset portfolio.
Partner with internal cloud engineering, network, security, Finance, and legal teams, as well as external network planners, data center planners, and utility providers, to execute infrastructure strategies.
Develop new products where necessary to meet future infrastructure needs for Cloud and AI expansion.
Plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners.