Program Manager II, Spares Sourcing Data Center Equipment

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

• Create and implement new processes centered around: sourcing, procurement, PO fulfillment, and supplier engagement.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities that align with the organization's technical requirements and business objectives.
• Lead the supplier selection and operational reviews. Negotiate and manage master supply agreements, statements of work, and other critical commercial contracts to secure supply and manage costs.
• Drive supplier relationship management by conducting regular operational and business reviews with key partners to monitor performance, address issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the life cycle of products and components, working with suppliers to navigate changes, updates, and end-of-life transitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in sourcing, including commercial negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical commodities in the data center industry.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience working with sourcing from manufacturers for industrial scale infrastructure products (e.g., power generation, cooling, mechanical infrastructure), engaging on pricing, contracts, and PO fulfillment.
• Ability to own undefined asks and create strategies that can then be scaled and executed to drive results, with experience delivering products.
• Ability to customize communications based on the audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical groups.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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.

Schedule

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.