Program Manager, Global Programs Front End Planning

About the job

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

• Manage the lifecycle of MARCUS program components, from initiation and planning through to execution and closeout, with minimal guidance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and scope documentation for assigned program areas, identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, proposing solutions to keep programs on track.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Center, Engineering, Data Center Services (DCS), Operations, Security, and external vendors to ensure alignment and program delivery.
• Contribute to the standardization and improvement of program management processes and tools within the MARCUS FeP team, facilitate meetings, drive decisions, and ensure effective communication across project teams and stakeholders.
• Track program progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, support the planning and execution of multiple projects across various data center locations globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications:
• - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• - 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• - 2 years of experience with technical teams responsible for project management, engineering, and construction of data centers.
• - 2 years of experience managing scope, schedule, and budget for projects using tools (e.g., Primavera P6, e-Builder, and Quickbase) and methodologies (e.g., PMP and Agile).
• Preferred qualifications:
• - Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP).
• - Experience in the data center industry, construction management, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• - Experience managing projects/programs across multiple locations or globally.
• - Experience with reporting with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• - Ability to work separately, manage multiple priorities, and navigate ambiguity.
• - Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.