Program Manager, DCOps Spares Readiness

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. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

For Belgium Applicants:

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Denmark: kr.820000 - kr.840000 (DKK) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Finland: €76000 - €77500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Ireland: €92000 - €94000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Author comprehensive program charters and create detailed project plans that define scope, timelines, resources, and dependencies for advanced programs.
• Determine program phasing and key metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimize resource stewardship throughout the program life-cycle.
• Establish program governance by defining data collection methods, maintaining project trackers, and leading project team meetings to drive progress.
• Execute program tasks by proactively managing dependencies, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with core product values.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans, including impact analysis and progress monitoring, to support program stakeholders need.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program management.
• Experience working with inventory management, spare parts planning, warehousing, or logistics processes within data center, critical infrastructure, or technology operational environments.
• Experience analyzing operational metrics (KPIs/SLAs) and working with enterprise inventory or asset management tools (e.g., SAP, Maximo, or ERP systems) to resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Experience with data center hardware components, critical facility infrastructure (e.g., electrical and mechanical equipment), or server/network hardware spare parts life-cycles.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in program management, supply chain, or process improvement (e.g., PMP, APICS/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt).
• Understanding of supply chain planning, vendor management, lead time optimization, or reverse logistics (RMA processes) in a global operational setting.