Program Manager III, Google Data Center

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Google Data Center (GDC) partner teams and Engineering groups as well as across organizations (GCD, TI Finance etc.) to support the delivery and management of Google's Capital Expenditure program.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement of project controls for both schedule and cost driven needs that create impact.
• Support Data Center Project Managers and work directly with project teams at a site or metro level to support project control implementation including setup, training, execution and assurance.
• Maintain project control specifications and scopes of work for contractors and vendors that are aligned with internal procedures.
• Implement continuous improvement process and feedback loop.
• Develop and implement performance measurement systems for projects and the portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a technical emphasis or other technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in the construction of tech facilities with responsibility for project control scope.
• 5 years of experience managing multinational and technical programs/projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience working on project sites as well as in home office environments.
• Experience with P6 and enterprise cost systems.
• Experience with Earned Value, progress measurement, productivity, and resource management.
• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of accountability and ownership for end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of an organization with experience leading cross-functional process improvements and holding project leads accountable to the greater project goals.
• Balance with cost and schedule skills including scheduling, EVM, change order review, review and approval of proposals, invoicing, pay applications, risk management, and value engineering.

Skills

• Ability to explain analyses and recommendations to executives.
• Technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $159000 - $231000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits