Senior Program Manager, Professional Services

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The application window will be open until at least July 18, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: Google’s hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In-office locations: Atlanta, GA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Remote location(s): United States.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in procurement and sourcing, with a focus on construction and professional services engagements.
  • 8 years of experience in program or project management.
  • 5 years of experience in construction procurement activities, including sourcing, contracting, due diligence, and procurement strategy development.
  • 5 years of experience with general contractor and vendor management, encompassing RFPs, bidding, contracting, and change orders.

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strategic consulting experience with experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement roles, with a focus on managing indirect spend categories.
  • Experience with the procurement of design and construction services for complex warehousing, critical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial facilities.
  • Experience with power management, power monitoring systems, and related technologies.
  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present data-driven conclusions to senior leadership.

About the job

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 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.

Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us — and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will oversee the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and procedures for the data center construction category. You will serve as an internal consultant for Google Data Center and Equipment Supply Chain and may participate in cross-functional initiatives related to data center construction and the equipment supply chain cost optimization. You lead the strategic sourcing process for data center construction, optimizing cost, quality, and efficiencies that transform the data center construction cost model.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000-$248,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

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Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and execute long-term sourcing strategies for professional services, encompassing construction, engineering, design, and other related disciplines.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with project goals and timelines, ensuring successful site launches and construction programs.
  • Own and achieve goals for cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements within the Professional Services category.
  • Lead sourcing, contracting, and ongoing support activities, fostering strong commercial relationships with suppliers to achieve optimal cost and performance.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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