As a Technical Program Manager at Google, your role will involve managing and leading large, multi-disciplinary projects that span several teams, often including technical, operations, and infrastructure teams. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring you to build relationships with cross-functional partners both within and outside of the engineering team. Your responsibilities will range from strategic planning and product roadmap execution to day-to-day operations management in Google's global data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the exploration, development, and validation of core products in designated areas of data center infrastructure, such as Mechanical Yard, Electrical Yard, Server Hall, and Control Systems.
• Own the lifecycle of product development from ideation and design to deployment and scaling.
• Work with engineers and product teams to define product features and requirements and ensure that solutions are both cost-effective and scalable.
• Drive project scope and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule, cost, and quality targets for product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including Global Capacity Delivery, Data Center Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, and other technical teams.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks that could affect the successful delivery of projects, ensuring projects are on track and stakeholders are informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring clear communication between different teams.
• Collaborate with product management teams, ensuring that product requirements align with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Partner with teams across design, engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure that new data center products are scalable, reliable, and meet the necessary standards for security, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead innovation initiatives that help enhance data center infrastructure, integrating new technologies and cost-saving measures to improve overall performance.
• Analyze emerging technologies and trends to recommend solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of global data center infrastructure.
• Incorporate sustainability goals into design and operational processes, striving for eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions in all new product deployments.
• Define and manage product requirements documents (PRD), including detailed technical specifications for mechanical and electrical systems, server halls, and controls.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) and quality goals are met.
• Oversee continuous improvement and help ensure that products evolve as necessary to meet changing business needs and technological advancements.
• Manage the supply chain for hardware and infrastructure components necessary for data center expansion and maintenance.
• Ensure that the deployment strategies meet the needs of Google’s data center expansion across the globe, while being mindful of cost, lead time, and resource constraints.
• Report on project status to executives and senior leadership, including budgetary updates, risk assessments, and progress toward milestones.
• Communicate trade-offs and potential risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure stakeholders are aligned on product goals, priorities, and any changes that may arise during the lifecycle of the product.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in program management or project management within the industrial, technology, or construction industries, particularly in data centers.
• 5 years of experience managing projects across electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering functions.
• Familiarity with data center operations, including facility design and product requirements in the mechanical, electrical, and controls systems domain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects that involve collaboration across both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience leading distributed teams and managing both remote and on-site personnel.
• Strong background in people management or team leadership.
• Familiarity with the cloud computing and Google Cloud environment is a plus.

Core Competencies

1. Leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to successful project completions while influencing stakeholders at various levels.
2. Problem Solving. Strong analytical skills to identify potential risks and resolve project challenges proactively.
3. Technical Expertise. In-depth knowledge of data center design, mechanical/electrical systems, and the technology powering Google’s infrastructure.
4. Communication. Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. Stakeholder Management. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to act as the main point of contact for all stakeholders.

Why Google? At Google, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are proud to offer an environment that fosters creativity, growth, and opportunity for everyone. As part of Google Cloud, you will work on projects that have a tangible impact on global businesses and contribute to making the internet accessible and secure for users around the world.

This Technical Program Manager role offers you an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies, manage global projects, and help shape the future of Google’s data center infrastructure. If you are an experienced program manager with technical expertise and leadership experience, Google offers a platform where you can contribute to groundbreaking initiatives and build innovative solutions that have a direct impact on the company’s global operations.