Senior Technical Program Manager, Cloud Market Expansion

Senior • On-site

$183,000 - $271,000/yr

Kirkland, WA , +1

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in program management.
8 years of experience in data center infrastructure, cloud computing, or a related technical real estate role.
Experience working cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
Experience translating technical requirements into data center real estate specifications.

Preferred qualifications:

12 years of experience in data center infrastructure, cloud computing, or technical real estate, with a focus on market analysis and strategy.
Experience with data center site selection, evaluation, and lease negotiations.
Experience with financial modeling and cost optimization strategies for data center infrastructure.
Understanding of hyperscale cloud architecture, networking, power, and cooling technologies.
Ability to articulate technical concepts to different audiences.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

About the job

The Energy and Location Strategy (ELS) team works behind the scenes as a dynamic team within Google responsible for delivering the infrastructure capacity needed to support Google's growing product portfolio. The Cloud and Asset Portfolio Solutions (CAPS) team sits within ELS, and we manage a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring that Google's services have the resources they need to operate seamlessly and reliably. CAPS performs location strategy and portfolio management to determine where, why, and how much infrastructure assets Google needs to seamlessly scale into the future. We provide the programs, strategies and tool sets for our regional negotiation and execution teams to consistently make high-quality decisions at scale, faster and with less risk to meet the needs of Google’s business.

As a Technical Program Manager for Cloud Market Expansion, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the real estate strategy aligns seamlessly with the evolving demands of cloud computing and the broader market. You will be the crucial bridge between the technical cloud infrastructure needs and the physical realities of the data center facilities.You will leverage your understanding of cloud market trends, technical requirements, and data center real estate to drive decisions on where and how we expand the global footprint.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

Analyze global cloud market trends, including hyperscale growth, hybrid/multi-cloud adoption, and demand for specific cloud services, to inform data center real estate decisions.
Translate technical cloud infrastructure requirements (e.g., power density, cooling, network connectivity, latency, security, compliance) into actionable real estate specifications for site selection, design, and development.
Collaborate with real estate and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend optimal data center sites based on technical criteria, market conditions, and business objectives.
Advise on data center acquisition, leasing, and build strategies continuously seeking opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency across the real estate portfolio.
Partner with internal cloud engineering, network, security and legal teams, as well as external data center developers and utility providers, to execute comprehensive data center strategies.

Google

Google LLC started as a PhD project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998 at Stanford University. Google LLC has blossomed into a behemoth of the tech world. With its mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful, Google’s search engine is its crown jewel. Online advertising, via AdWords and AdSense, forms the backbone of its financial success. Beyond search, Google has ventured into cloud computing, hardware, and software development. The innovative PageRank algorithm revolutionized search engine technology, and surviving the dot-com bubble burst and going public in 2004 spurred its meteoric growth. Acquiring YouTube stands as a testament to Google’s strategic expansion.