Vendor Program Manager, Data Center Network Delivery

Google • Addison, TX

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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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex,
multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to
plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate
clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will
often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the
players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

DCNet is a team of TPgMs and Network Implementation Engineers responsible for
the delivery of data center networks in Google owned and third-party data
centers. We manage networking projects from brand-new data center builds to
expansions, NPI pilots, and even decommissioning old infrastructure. This
includes overseeing the physical infrastructure deployments and managing risks
to keep projects on track. In parallel, we coordinate across software teams to
deploy and install our network elements into production. We are continuously
working to improve our delivery processes and efficiency.

As Vendor Program Manager, Data Center Network Delivery, you are the strategic
lead for partners powering Google’s global infrastructure. You will own the
vendor life-cycle—defining road maps, driving performance, and synchronizing
execution with DCNet timelines. By bridging internal technical needs with
external capabilities, you will ensure seamless delivery of network deployments.
Your focus on system governance and operational excellence will directly enable
the rapid expansion of Google’s global data center footprint.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 +
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 [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with data center or networking deployments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on hardware products (servers, networking, storage).
• Experience scheduling, and executing projects and programs, and influencing across a cross-functional organization.
• Ability to manage priorities, escalate, resolve roadblocks or conflicts and facilitate project compromises across a distributed team with engaging objectives.
• Ability to lead complex operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish formal governance structures and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), utilizing data-driven metrics to drive accountability and align vendor execution with strategic goals.
• Drive on-time execution of DCNet projects and define global road maps to expand regional footprints in support of Google’s infrastructure expansion.
• Identify root causes and mitigate project risks, managing Service Level Objective (SLO) and system bottlenecks to prevent impacts on the critical path.
• Serve as the primary lead for project blockers and a bridge, representing the vendor to internal teams and vice versa.
• Manage communication plans and performance dashboards, providing transparent updates and risk assessments to core teams and executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level