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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
The Data Centre Construction Programme Manager (MARCUS) will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of DC MARCUS projects within a sub-region. They will administer and coordinate construction contracts, serving as the primary contact between Google, our stakeholders, local government authorities, Architects and Engineers, the MARCUS General Contractor and subcontractors as well as coordinate and oversee the extended workforce Project Delivery Team their primary focus is to protect Google's interests by developing a deep understanding of the projects delivery details using their experience in the construction space and knowledge of the specific projects to elevate the performance of other project stakeholders through active management.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.
Responsibilities
- Lead campus-wide MARCUS data center upgrade projects at Valiant Load Balancing (VLB), ensuring seamless operations, robust infrastructure, and complete customer satisfaction.
- Drive project lifecycles from detailed design through construction, EHS oversight, cost, schedule, commissioning, and handover to operations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and global vendors to solve current challenges and proactively plan for future demands.
- Build relationships with the local supply chain to support ongoing programme growth and expansion at VLB.
- Maintain rigorous EHS standards across all initiatives while actively advocating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in program management.
- Experience in project and construction management.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with commercial contract management and procurement.
- Experience managing multiple construction projects concurrently within an international working environment.
- Experience working with (data centre) equipment/environments (including switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems) with an understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
- Experience working in a critical infrastructure environment.
- Knowledge of large scale electrical and mechanical systems.