Program Manager, Global Programs Front End Planning

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.

The MARCUS (Moves, Adds, Retrofits, Changes, Utility, Security) FeP (Front End Planning) Global Programs team is part of the Data Center FeP organization. We manage complex programs across multiple data center sites and regions, focusing on existing (brownfield) or under-construction facilities. Our team employs standard program and project management methodologies to identify and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks, ensuring successful delivery for our partner teams within Google Data Centers (GDC). We strive to provide consistent and scalable project readiness support, starting with the end in mind to enable execution and delivery success.

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 Google's product portfolio possible. We're 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 $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.

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

• 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.

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.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year