Technical Program Manager, Design and Co-location

Technical Program Manager, Design and Co-location Overview

This role sits within Google’s Technical Infrastructure organization and focuses on the planning, design, and capacity management of network space in Google-owned facilities. The position calls for someone who can combine technical depth with program leadership, working across engineering, operations, and stakeholder groups to shape how data center spaces are designed, built, and maintained. The work is centered in London, UK, and the role is presented at an advanced level for someone comfortable owning outcomes, making decisions in uncertain situations, and influencing others through expertise and clear communication.

What you will do

• Assess and review electrical and mechanical design work for network areas inside facilities owned by Google.
• Oversee rack, space, and power capacity planning, including reporting on current and future needs.
• Define, maintain, and improve design and construction standards for Google-owned spaces.
• Support and mentor colleagues around the world, helping to develop team capability across regions.
• Take responsibility for team resource planning so that work is staffed and coordinated effectively.

What the role involves

Google describes Technical Program Managers as leaders who manage complex engineering programs that span multiple disciplines. In this position, you would be expected to work through the full lifecycle of projects: aligning requirements with internal partners, organizing schedules, identifying risks early, and communicating those risks clearly to stakeholders. The role also requires the ability to move comfortably between strategic discussions with senior leaders and technical conversations with engineers, balancing big-picture planning with detailed engineering trade-offs.

The broader team context is Google’s Technical Infrastructure group, which underpins the company’s products by building and operating the systems that keep them running. That includes data centers, network infrastructure, and the platforms that support Google’s global services. The posting emphasizes that this team is responsible for keeping networks available and performant so users have a fast and reliable experience.

Minimum qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Eight or more years of experience in data center infrastructure management or planning.
• Five or more years of leadership experience, with or without direct reports.
• Experience with electrical or mechanical engineering in a data center environment.
• Experience managing and reporting on rack, space, and power capacity.

Preferred qualifications

• Twelve or more years of experience in technical program management and data center infrastructure.
• Experience gathering customer or product requirements for data center build projects.
• Experience managing teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong ability to organize work, juggle multiple priorities, and stay highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with financial understanding and a data-driven approach to solving difficult problems.

Additional information from the posting

Google notes that English proficiency is required for all roles unless a posting explicitly says otherwise, because the company operates globally and relies on effective communication across regions. The posting also states that Google does not accept agency resumes and asks recruitment agencies not to send resumes to job aliases, employees, or other locations. It further explains that unsolicited resumes will not result in agency fees.

The posting includes Google’s standard equal opportunity statement, explaining that hiring is based on merit and that the company aims to build a workforce reflecting the users it serves. It also references the applicant privacy policy and provides an accommodations process for candidates who need support during the application process.

On compensation-related equity, the posting says that any Alphabet equity grant is discretionary, subject to approval, and governed by the relevant stock plan and grant agreement. It also states that such grants are not guaranteed and do not affect statutory payments.

How to apply

Applications are handled through Google Careers. The posting indicates that information collected through a Google Careers profile and any submitted application is subject to Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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