Data Center Site Program Manager

About the job

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Site Technical Lead (STL) and all partner teams onsite to implement site-specific technical strategies, monitor milestone achievement throughout the data center lifecycle, and own site-wide execution tracking to drive site-wide milestone convergence throughout the end-to-end site lifecycle.
• Oversee project schedules and delivery for intricate deployments, ensuring seamless coordination and convergence with DC Facilities, Server Operations, Logistics, Networking, Security, Construction, EHS, and other key partner organizations.
• Support the site in delivering Service Level Objectives, providing early warnings on potential delays; partner in proactive identification and resolution of anticipated issues.
• Orchestrate the integrated Rhythm of Business, regular business communications, and status updates for site management, Area Leads, and the Global Site Tech Lead Program Owner.
• Develop and uphold a framework for program enhancement by utilizing data-driven insights, historical project reviews, and evolving industry standards.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program, project management, data center operations (e.g., facilities/operations management, capacity planning, or site operations), or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, and performing statistical analysis.
• Experience with technical integration, system integration, risk mitigation, deployment planning, or data center operations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PgMP).
• Ability to bring creative, non-standard, and innovative solutions using data and analytics to drive impact.
• Ability to identify key issues, gather and analyze large data sets to support hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to create workable project plans including project scope.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.