Program Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Risk

Job description

from Google careers

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.

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: $159000 - $231000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for data center risk-related matters, collaborating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk register specific to data center operations.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies and controls.
• Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and metrics to monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience working to support technical teams in data center infrastructure components (e.g., power, cooling, networking, servers, storage), operations, and security best practices.
• 5 years of experience with development and maintenance of data center policies and procedures.
• 5 years of experience evaluating data center risk management framework and processes.
• 5 years of experience with data center resilience and security.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working and collaborating with a team to achieve operational priorities and deliver projects.
• Proficient with Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Forms and Groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze opportunities, define successful approaches, and proactively solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills and a ability to engage and influence others.
• Excellent documentation and organization skills.