Program Manager, Cost Controls, Google Data Centers

Google

  • Oklahoma
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Houston, TX, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Midlothian, TX, USA; Pryor Creek, OK, USA.Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in the construction of technical facilities with overseeing project control scope.
  • 5 years of experience in managing multinational and technical programs or projects.
  • 5 years of experience in capital expense programs, cost management for construction or data centers.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with working in project sites and in home office environments.
  • Experience with leading cross-functional process improvements and holding project leads accountable to the project goals.
  • Experience in scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), change order review, review and approval of proposals, invoicing, pay applications, risk management, and value engineering.
  • Knowledge of accountability and ownership for a project life-cycle.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple levels of an organization.
About the jobA 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.In this role, you will drive the efficient delivery of Google’s Data Center Portfolio by the organization of data, implementation of processes, and the use of professional tools. You will lead, collaborate and communicate to identify areas for improvement, development of plans, processes and execute changes. You will be managing project budgets and schedules, identifying risks, and communicating them to project stakeholders. In addition, you will also be supporting decision making analysis, using data to support recommendations that are in line with Google’s objectives. You will explain the team's analysis and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.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.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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 .Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Google Data Center (GDC) partner teams, Engineering groups, and across organizations (e.g., Global Capacity Delivery (GCD), TI Finance, etc.) to support the delivery and management of Google's Capital Expenditure program.
  • Lead initiatives for improvement of project controls for schedule and cost needs that create impact.
  • Support Data Center Project Managers and work with project teams at a site or metro level to support project control implementation including setup, training, execution, and assurance.
  • Maintain project control specifications and scopes of work for contractors and vendors that are aligned with internal procedures. Implement improvement process and feedback loop.
  • Develop and implement performance measurement systems for projects and the portfolio.
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