Technical Program Manager, PDC Equipment Demand Planning

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The application window will be open until at least June 22, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

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By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
New York, NY, USA;
Atlanta, GA, USA;
Austin, TX, USA;
Papillion, NE, USA;
Chicago, IL, USA;
Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA;
Reston, VA, USA;
San Francisco, CA, USA;
Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
Thornton, CO, USA

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or supply chain management field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, specifically in demand planning and long-range forecasting.
• 5 years of experience in data center hardware category management, including agreement and supplier development.
• 5 years of experience managing Long Lead Equipment (LLE) requirements and integrating them into project schedules partnering with third-party developers or external vendors to validate demand.

• Certification in Lean Six-Sigma.
• MBA or Master's degree in a technical, supply chain, or engineering field.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with data center MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) equipment and associated demand forecasting.
• Experience in agreements for major data center or infrastructure equipment.
• Experience in full systems sourcing and business agreement discussions and ability to influence and resolve conflicts cross-functionally with internal and external partners.

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 for 3

PDC Equipment Demand Planning on the Integrated Security Defense (ISD) team, you will lead the alignment of long-term equipment demand with third-party data center projects. You will serve as the critical link between external developers, internal category management, and supply chain teams to ensure that Long Lead Equipment (LLE) requirements are accurately forecasted, validated, and fulfilled. You will be mitigating supply risks, optimizing category strategies, and ensuring our infrastructure scales efficiently to meet future needs.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

• Collaborate with third-party developers to quantify Long Lead Equipment (LLE) demand and maintain a rolling forecast, integrating project schedules into firm demand signals for capacity planning.
• Partner with Equipment Supply Chain (ESC) and category management teams to formulate LLE strategies, validate supply supportability, and assess internal…