Program Manager, Data Center Acquisitions and Development

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Program Manager, Data Center Acquisitions and Development

_corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; +3 more; +2 more

**Mid**

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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XThe application window will be open until at least October 23, 2025.

This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Thornton, CO, USA** .

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 5 years of experience in program management.
+ Experience with one or more of the following: land acquisition, site selection for real estate projects, or evaluation and development.
+ Ability to travel within the United States of America as needed.

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Experience in data center, real estate or infrastructure development.
+ Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other real estate analysis tools.
+ Knowledge of the regulatory environment for real estate development.
+ Ability to work separately and collaborate in a fluid environment.
+ Ability to build consensus and influence 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.

The Global Acquisition and Development Team is a critical component of Google's Cloud Infrastructure organization.

We are responsible for the acquisition and pre-development of real estate to support the expansion of Google's global data center footprint.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in securing and pre-positioning real estate for Google's data centers across America.

You will be responsible for managing all aspects of land acquisition and pre-development projects, from initial site identification and analysis to discussion and closing.

You will work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, legal, finance, and community engagement, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible.

We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity.

Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future.

From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

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.

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 aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

**Responsibilities**

+ Drive the acquisition and development of data center sites across the portfolio, ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery while upholding exceptional quality standards.
+ Work collaboratively to provide critical data and insights through comprehensive reports to leadership and key stakeholder/partner teams, CRM tooling, concisely representing program status, performance, trends, and risks.
+ Develop metrics and systems for mapping and tracking a broad range of issues regarding site/infrastructure development.
+ Monitor progress against objectives, providing regular status reports and advocating financial metrics to support both site and infrastructure related decisions; conduct thorough analysis, negotiate agreements, and drive forward all aspects of real estate transactions.
+ Develop and implement best practices for land acquisition and development, proactively identify and mitigate associated risks; develop and maintain portfolio ledger dashboards and reports to track progress and support data-driven decision-making.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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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.

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