Technical Program Manager, Data Center, NPI

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of progressive experience in data center operations, infrastructure management, or a relevant technical domain
• 8 years of experience in infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.
• 4 years of experience managing projects.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in managing cross-functional/team projects.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and public cloud providers like Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Understanding of data center infrastructure components (i.e., servers, machine learning, storage, power, cooling) and their interdependencies particularly in the context of new technology integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to inspire teams, build strong relationships, and negotiate effectively across all organizational levels.

About the job

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.

Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams.

In this role, you are part of the team that builds and operates Google’s Data Centers, including almost everything in it, like our machines, networks and the hardware, firmware, software and systems that manage it all. You will deploy and test the systems to ensure that the hundreds of systems involved interoperate properly and achieve the necessary performance and availability to keep Google’s Data Centers online for our customers, both internal customers like Cloud or Search, and external customers who are a significant portion of the internet-connected population.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs from inception through successful delivery, by identifying systemic bottlenecks and architect innovative solutions to revolutionize NPI efficiency, scalability, and time-to-market.
• Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Program Managers.
• Foster a collaborative, empowering, and results-oriented team environment, setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback and development opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader, building consensus and influencing executive leadership, Engineering VPs, and cross-functional partners (e.g., Data Center Operations, Platform Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management).