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Technical Program Manager, Utility Infrastructure Strategy and Planning

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Technical Program Manager, Utility Infrastructure Strategy and Planning

Chicago, IL

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or other relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (or equivalent).
  • 2 years of experience in program or technical project management.
  • Experience managing relationships and leading critical utility infrastructure projects.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in large-scale industrial development.
  • Experience with infrastructure risk management.
  • Understanding of the intersection of utility procurement and related infrastructure capacity solutions.
  • Ability to develop data-driven technical insights and translate into executable commercial solutions for the business.

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About the job

As a member of Google's Energy and Location Strategy (ELS) team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a diverse, global organization. You will combine your creativity and knowledge with organizational skills and data-driven analysis to manage various initiatives that support the development and maintenance of Google's data center fleet. The Infrastructure and Water Strategy (IWS) team plays a key role within ELS, which includes developing and procuring utility infrastructure, managing infrastructure projects, and driving strategic technical programs for our data center fleet.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex utility infrastructure projects. You will work closely with a worldwide network of stakeholders to ensure that all key players are coordinated on roles, responsibilities, and deadlines. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing project plans, tracking progress, and communicating status updates to stakeholders. In coordination with commercial, engineering, and operations teams, you will lead strategic water and wastewater utility infrastructure programs that build and maintain robust pipeline of capacity for our data center fleet.

You will be responsible for campus specific delivery of the following scope items from preliminary due-diligence through operation (e.g., Water supply and wastewater discharge techno-commercial strategy, Offsite water and wastewater infrastructure technical delivery strategy, Continual cost and schedule optimization against campus specific demand, Utility technical relationship management, Water and wastewater permitting coordination, Advanced utility project execution including feasibility, design, and construction, Internal metro and campus level coordination, Management of owner's program manager (OPM) vendor scope.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + 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.

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 .

Responsibilities

  • Support Regional Delivery Teams with commercial negotiations and lead technical negotiations of data center water and wastewater utility supply. Provide contract quality-control services and own domain specific elements within water and wastewater utility infrastructure related commercial contracts. Lead value engineering, feasibility studies and risk evaluations of water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as lead for development during the due-diligence and design stages of project development. Refine and update due-diligence scope standards and serve as the subject-matter expert during due-diligence studies. Lead technical direction and strategy of utility projects during design and oversee commercial and technical direction of advanced utility projects during construction. Manage a team of Account Executives (AEs)who support the program and manage vendor scope and work products.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: Google-84989961727550150
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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