Program Manager, Data Center Construction

Location: Reston
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in program or project management. 2 years of experience with technical teams in project management, engineering, and construction of data centers or mission critical facilities. 2 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, controls, security monitoring, fire safety, or networking/fiber. Preferred qualifications: Masters degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 2 years of experience with data center equipment/environments, including electrical switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems. 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. Experience in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives within set goals. Experience managing vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry. Knowledge of fast track design builds processes and associated documents and contracts. 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. Its your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us — and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Googles product portfolio possible. Were proud to be our engineers engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 Design and deliver predictable program communication plans in collaboration with program stakeholders, including targeted communications by stakeholder type. Determine phasing and metrics associated with program lifecycle that effectively address continuous improvement including Resource Stewardship (effective deployment of machine and people resources) in close collaboration with program stakeholders, including near and long-term objectives. Determine and collect data required to execute and govern programs effectively. Independently maintain project trackers and status reports. Identify and execute on program tasks including proactively managing dependencies. Execute change management requirements that are identified by program stakeholders. Build trusted relationships with program stakeholders, including managing expectations of program stakeholders and ensuring they have the insights they need to make effective decisions.

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