Program Manager II, Cloud Networking, Colocation

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.

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're always on call to keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000-$181,000 + 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

• Serve as the Networking Commercial Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME), overseeing commercial operations and governance related to colocation services. Evaluate, recommend, and implement system enhancements to improve service-related data accuracy and operational processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams to document workflows, identify gaps, and propose improvements, driving consensus to achieve established requirements. Utilize networking services expertise to provide input to project teams, identify risks, and guide executive decision-making.
• Lead data governance initiatives for key service metrics and ensure the alignment of location data with contractual spend.
• Oversee end-to-end commercial operations for all leased colocation decommissioning projects, managing contractual obligations and Operating Expenditure (OpEx) reduction goals. Drive process improvements regarding governance, agreement adherence, and total cost optimization.
• Establish and lead working group meetings and deliver regular project status reports to executive sponsors.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
  
• Experience with colocation.
• Experience with networking infrastructure and operations.
• Experience in commercial operations and telecommunications.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.