Staff Technical Program Manager, Data Center Data Security

Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in program management. 8 years of experience with security. Experience leading and driving security initiatives. Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements and deliver solutions. Preferred qualifications Experience in the domain area of New Product Introduction (NPI) launch, hardware manufacturing, supply chain operations, material management, and technical operations. Experience working in or with data center environments. Experience presenting strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and gaining alignment on key decisions. Familiarity with global standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, PCI‑DSS, and NIST 800‑53/88. Knowledge of physical security systems and their impacts with logical security, including the chain of custody for storage media (shredding/degaussing), encryption, and network hardware protection. Knowledge of how data centers function, including power, cooling (HVAC), and physical layout. 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 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 Centers are the foundation of our global operations. We are seeking an experienced technical program manager to lead and drive strategic security initiatives across our data center fleet. In this role, you will be able to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance our security posture, ensure compliance, and manage risk. You will be responsible for large‑scale, complex programs that have a direct impact on the security, resilience, and efficiency of Google's data centers. 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: $192,000 – $279,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Responsibilities Drive and own complex, large‑scale data center security initiatives from inception to delivery, aligning with business objectives. Lead engineering, operations, compliance, and external partners to deliver critical security projects and resolve high‑ambiguity issues. Identify, mitigate, and monitor operational and security risks, ensuring strict adherence to global standards and regulations. Develop and implement scalable security processes, policies, and best practices to continually enhance operations and program execution. Establish credibility across organizations, reporting program status, risks, and key decisions directly to leadership. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google