Metro Manager, Data Center Services
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.
As a Data Center Services (DCS) Metro Manager, you will oversee the delivery and scalability of data center capacity within a specific metropolitan area. This role involves managing multiple data center sites or campuses within that metro.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + 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
- Be accountable for the execution and delivery of construction projects within their assigned metro, ensuring projects stay on track with funding and execution.
- Lead and develop metro DCS teams, including direct reports and cross-functional teams, to deliver data center capacity. They are responsible for mentoring team members and fostering a positive team culture.
- Contribute to strategic approaches for funding and execution at speed and scale, and works to remove roadblocks in the funding and approval processes.
- Engage with cross-functional teams, such as Data Center Operations (DCOps), to understand their needs and align on expectations for planning, execution, and delivery.
- Manage multiple campuses and also lead the turn-up of new Main Distribution Areas (MDAs).
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program or project management.
- 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
5 years of experience in driving cross-functional teams toward common project goals and developing creative solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and costs.
- 5 years of experience managing direct reports, external contractors/vendors.
Preferred qualifications:
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- 8 years of experience with equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems).
- Experience managing vendor relationships and a strong understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast-track design-build processes.
Knowledge of large-scale facility electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to gather requirements, organize resources, prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and achieve objectives within defined goals.