Technology Optimization and Platform Solutions Manager

Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours per year (increased to 69 hours per year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short‑Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28–30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Location Preference Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; New York, NY; Reston, VA; Seattle, WA; Sunnyvale, CA; Dallas, TX Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Operations, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 10 years of experience in program management 10 years of experience in a technical program management (TPgM) or product management role within the infrastructure, construction, or data center environments 10 years of experience managing the full software development lifecycle for enterprise‑level internal tools or platform solutions 7 years of experience in leadership roles with or without direct reports 5 years of experience as a people manager Preferred Qualifications 10 years of experience managing cross‑functional or team projects Experience in a data center or mission‑critical/hyper‑scaler organization Experience with AI Platform integration and advanced data management strategies Experience in Construction and Design process engineering, ensuring technical solutions align with complex physical infrastructure requirements Expertise in evaluating and designing organizational structures that optimize for simple and intuitive workflows during periods of hyper‑growth About the Job Google’s projects span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while addressing unique engineering challenges daily. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects using your technical expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and guide projects through the entire lifecycle, managing schedules, identifying risks, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders. You are equally comfortable explaining team analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing technical trade‑offs with engineers. You will manage various Engineering‑specific programs and teams. As the Leader of the Business Controls, Technology Optimization, and Platform Solutions team, you will drive the strategic evolution of Google’s global AI infrastructure within the Google Data Center organization. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders in Design, Construction, and Operations to mature processes and deploy robust, AI‑first tooling architectures. You will oversee the entire systems lifecycle—from market research and solution vetting to long‑term maintenance—to embed data‑driven decision‑making at every level of the organization. A critical component of this role is people leadership; you will manage and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers (TPgMs), fostering a culture of innovation while designing efficient organizational structures that scale with Google’s infrastructure demands. Responsibilities Lead the Business Controls, Technology Optimization, and Platform Solutions Team, scaling and automating global AI infrastructure operations through innovative technical solutions and data‑driven decision tools Partner with business teams to develop problem statements that drive optimal tooling solutions, conducting market research and business recommendations across Construction, Design, Finance, and Accounting to ensure Business Controls scale with evolving program requirements Develop scalable processes in partnership with business and technical subject matter experts, prioritizing AI‑first solutions and sound data management to ensure optimal execution within tooling architectures Lead and mentor a high‑performing team of functional TPgMs, providing strategic direction, personalized career development, and intuitive organizational design to support efficient scaling and a culture of professional growth Equal Employment Opportunity Google is an equal‑opportunity workplace and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google