Program Manager, Work Breakdown Structure, Google Data Center
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with a technical emphasis or other technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program controls, reporting, data analysis, or WBS management.
- 5 years of experience in data management and reporting tools, including data analytics.
- 5 years of experience with WBS methodologies and best practices.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with data center program management or construction related projects.
- Experience with change control processes and with advanced data visualization tools.
- Experience leading cross-functional process improvements and holding project leads accountable to the greater project goals.
- Understanding of accountability and ownership for end-to-end project lifecycle.
- Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of an organization.
- Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
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.
In this role, you will ensure program success through meticulous Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) management and insightful data reporting. You will drive efficiency and accuracy by establishing standards, automating processes, and fostering stakeholder collaboration. You will empower the team to make informed decisions and optimize program performance.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enforce a comprehensive WBS integrating it with cost accounting systems for accurate tracking and analysis.
- Design and deploy automated reporting dashboards and tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to streamline data visualization and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Implement data quality standards, conduct regular audits, and manage change control processes for both WBS and reporting data.
- Facilitate stakeholder collaboration through training, communication, and relationship building, ensuring alignment on WBS utilization and report interpretation.
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