Global Data Center Contract Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Contracts Team to execute a portfolio of agreement models for Google’s growing Global Data Center program.
• Influence the development and selection of contracting models based on project-specific nuances, including goals, risk profiles, design completion, and partner strategy.
• Partner with Construction, Design, and external partners to drive the agreement review, discussion, and execution lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary interface with the internal Real Estate legal team to ensure all contractual terms align with corporate risk expectations and standards.
• Provide continuous commercial expertise during construction, overseeing terms implementation, change management, and delay entitlement evaluation. Advocate a culture of claim prevention and resolution, ensuring scalable, commercial risk distribution. Continuously identify and embed opportunities for contracting process efficiency and simplification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of technical program management experience working on cross-functional programs.
• 8 years of experience with international construction, law, or commercial strategy.
• 5 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel in a domestic or international construction organization.
• 5 years of experience in data center construction, hyperscaler, or mission-critical industry.
• 5 years of people management experience.

Benefits

• Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.
• Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Pay

US: $236000 - $330000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits