Google Jobs – Data Center Project Manager – Asia Pacific

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Job Description

This position is based in the Asia Pacific region.

The area: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Data Center Project Manager
As a highly motivated Project Manager you will have demonstrated experience in the area of complex, multi-disciplinary, and geographically dispersed datacenter design, development and construction projects.

You will provide project management of large-scale datacenters, computer farms, networking, AC power distribution/conversion, and cooling methods (at multiple scales. You will manage complex schedules, budgets, and broad inter- dependencies. You will also have extensive experience managing large scale technical projects in a rapidly changing industry, be able to tolerate ambiguity and demonstrate problem leadership with limited oversight.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple, simultaneous datacenter projects from inception through completion.
  • Support special R&D experiments, renovations, and upgrades of existing facilities.
  • Gather internal requirements and deliver solutions that satisfy customer’s needs.
  • Take responsibility for end to end project design, including its deployment.

Requirements:

  • B.S. is preferred, M.S. or PHD is a plus in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, construction management, or related technical field.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing complex, multi-group, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Experience with datacenter equipment/environments, including switch gears, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems and working understanding of start up/commissioning processes is preferred.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast track design build processes and associated documents, and contracts of preferred.
  • Must have knowledge of large scale facility electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization and scheduling.