Data Center Program Manager, Net Zero

Google place Chicago, IL, USA

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• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience in Data Center Sustainability.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7 years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on sustainability, carbon accounting, or energy infrastructure.
• Experience in the development or management of carbon reduction or net zero initiatives.
• Experience working with or an understanding of data center infrastructure, regarding GHG emissions and energy demands.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and GHG reporting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol).
• Ability to manage cross-functional technical projects with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you will lead multi-disciplinary programs that drive solutions to support Google’s ambition to reduce the carbon emissions of its data center fleet. Google has a global ambition to reduce the carbon emissions of its operations and value chain to reach Net Zero. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the program management of the Net Zero program across Google’s data centers.
You will oversee multi-disciplinary program spanning the globe, coordinating with engineering, design, construction, operations, and compliance teams to provide direction from inception through operation. Leveraging cross-functional relationships, you will ensure the delivery of these initiatives by developing project plans, creating internal tools, and aligning a worldwide network of stakeholders on roles, responsibilities, and deadlines. The delivery requires a knowledge of project management principles to define scope, manage resources, and mitigate risks across global time zones.

You must be organized and have the ability of communicating across cultures to keep simultaneous projects on track.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + 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 .

• Lead the development, and implementation of the overarching Net Zero carbon emissions strategy for data center infrastructure.
• Manage a portfolio of carbon reduction initiatives being implemented across multiple partner teams within the Google’s AI and Infrastructure organization.
• Manage the budgeting process for carbon reduction initiatives, ensuring resources are allocated and used to improve emissions reduction impact.
• Drive a collaborative culture across partner teams and lead without authority to deliver results and implement carbon reduction projects.
• Track progress and performance of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and reductions, conducting data-driven analysis to validate…