Program Manager III, Data Center Operations, Cloud

Program Manager III, Data Center Operations, Google Cloud

We are seeking a Program Manager III to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary projects within the Data Center Central Operations function, improving deployment efficiency, safety, and cost‑effectiveness.

Preferred working locations:
Sunnyvale, CA;
Austell, GA;
Council Bluffs, IA;
Charleston, SC;
Clarksville, TN;
Columbus, OH;
The Dalles, OR;
Fort Wayne, IN;
Reston, VA;
Las Vegas, NV;
Lincoln, NE;
Lenoir, NC;
Moncks Corner, SC;
Phoenix, AZ;
Pryor Creek, OK;
Reno, NV;
Stillwater, OK;
Bridgeport, AL.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in data center operations and infrastructure deployment.
• Experience with process improvement and change management in a technical operations environment.

• Lean/Six Sigma training.
• 5 years of experience managing cross‑functional or cross‑team projects.
• Experience with SAP, SQL, dashboarding, and advanced data analytics/statistical analysis.
• Ability to operate in a technical environment (agile, adaptable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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, so it is your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

The Data Centers Central Operations function is responsible for keeping sites operating efficiently and safely. In this role, you will be part of the Deployment team, responsible for identifying and implementing process and tool improvements that support our mission of ensuring safe, timely, and cost‑effective builds.

As a Program Manager, you will be the primary owner of rack power and commissioning processes, identifying process and tool opportunities to increase deployment velocity and reduce errors. You will focus on creating, rolling out, and continuously improving processes and tools for deployment of Machine Learning assets in support of Google’s rapid growth in this space. You will work with cross‑functional teams ranging from operational teams at the data centers to software engineers to deployment planners.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $147,000‑$216,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

• Process mapping for Data Center Operations rack power and commissioning tasks.
• Reduce cycle time for rack deployment activities.
• Create and manage roadmap for deployment improvements.
• Write product requirement documents and work with relevant cross‑functional teams to build and roll out necessary tools and tool improvements supporting deployment cycle time reduction.
• Support cross‑team initiatives aimed at rapidly increasing deployment velocity across the global fleet.

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