Program Controls Cost Manager

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the global policy framework for cost performance. Establish standardized tools and data processes to ensure consistent cost intelligence and financial guardrail compliance across all regions.
• Own the global standard for project estimation from land due diligence through construction. Drive budgetary maturity by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop accurate, evidence-based financial plans.
• Lead the cost tracking system to monitor actual spend against budgets. Provide live, transparent forecasting and financial insights, enabling executive leadership to make proactive, data-driven portfolio decisions.
• Govern the post-agreement change order process and oversee regional cost management vendors. Ensure valuation accuracy, strict adherence to standards, and consistent service delivery from external partners.
• Lead value engineering and efficiency initiatives to promote cost consciousness. Partner with procurement and finance to embed cost discipline into program growth.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related technical or management field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management, leading multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience in performing cost-benefit analysis and design for cost strategies to optimize project budgets.
• Experience managing build costs and conducting cost negotiations, within active construction sites.
• Experience in program management and contract management, with a focus on leading teams through change management processes.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in a finance, legal, technical or engineering field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, PMP).
• Experience in construction management, business agreements, supplier development, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with contractors and general contractors in an infrastructure environment.