Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program management.
- 8 years of experience in data center infrastructure, cloud computing, or related technical real estate roles.
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
- Experience translating technical requirements into data center real estate specifications.
Preferred qualifications:
- 12 years of experience in data center infrastructure, cloud computing, or technical real estate, with a focus on market analysis and strategy.
- Experience with data center site selection, evaluation, and lease negotiations.
- Deep understanding of hyperscale cloud architecture, networking, power, and cooling technologies.
- Familiarity with financial modeling and cost optimization strategies for data center infrastructure.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to different audiences.
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.
Google's Data Center Cloud & Asset Portfolio Solutions team is at the forefront of building the physical foundation for Google's global cloud and AI infrastructure. As a Technical Program Manager for Cloud Market Expansion, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our real estate strategy aligns seamlessly with the dynamic and evolving demands of cloud computing and the broader market. You will be the crucial bridge between our technical cloud infrastructure needs and the physical realities of our data center facilities.
You will leverage your deep understanding of cloud market trends, technical requirements, and data center real estate to drive strategic decisions on where and how we expand our global footprint. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Google's infrastructure, supporting some of the world's most innovative technologies.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + 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.
- Analyze global cloud market trends, including hyperscale growth, hybrid/multi-cloud adoption, and demand for specific cloud services, to inform strategic data center real estate decisions.
- Translate complex technical cloud infrastructure requirements (e.g., power density, cooling, network connectivity, latency, security, compliance) into actionable real estate specifications for site selection, design, and development.
- Collaborate with real estate and engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend optimal data center sites based on technical criteria, market conditions, and business objectives.
- Advise on data center acquisition, leasing, and build strategies continuously seeking opportunities for cost optimization, scalability, and operational efficiency across our real estate portfolio.
- Partner closely with internal cloud engineering, network, security, nance, and legal teams, as well as external data center developers, landlords, and utility providers, to execute comprehensive data center strategies.
