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Power Infrastructure Delivery Technical Program Manager

Google · Reston, VA

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $278,000 / year
  • Reston, VA

Job highlights

  • Lead power infrastructure delivery for Google's data centers.
  • Manage project lifecycle from design to handover.
  • Bridge internal teams and external utility partners.
  • Ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks.
  • Integrate advanced technologies like BESS and substations.

About the role

Technical Program Manager, Power Infrastructure Delivery

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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

About the Role

As a Power Infrastructure Delivery Technical Program Manager (TPgM), you will serve as the primary driver for the delivery of power solutions that fuel Google’s global data center fleet. Working within the Power Infrastructure Strategy team, you will navigate the entire project lifecycle from preliminary due diligence and campus-level design to construction and final operational handover. You will act as the technical and strategic bridge between internal engineering teams and external utility partners, ensuring that our infrastructure is resilient, adaptive, and compliant with complex regulatory frameworks like North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Your leadership will be pivotal in integrating advanced technologies, such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and high-voltage substations, to meet the rapidly evolving power demands of our next-generation infrastructure.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery lifecycle for critical power infrastructure, including substations and BESS, from preliminary due diligence and design through construction and operational handover.
  • Define and enforce technical criteria for power quality and load smoothing, ensuring third-party infrastructure meets service level objectives (SLOs) for complex machine learning loads.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Energy, Land Services, and Finance teams to drive long-term utility planning and mitigate technical, commercial, and delivery risks.
  • Manage executive-level stakeholder relationships with external utilities and regulatory bodies to ensure project adherence to national codes (e.g., National Electrical Code (NEC), NERC, FERC) and secure vital interconnection agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in technical program or project management within the energy, utility, or power infrastructure industry.
  • 7 years of experience leading to the delivery of electrical infrastructure, such as substations, transmission and distribution, or utility projects.
  • 5 years of experience navigating energy regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NERC, FERC, NEC, or NESC).
  • 5 years of experience in hybrid infrastructure environments (HV-MV-LV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power generation and smarter grid solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensed or Chartered Professional Engineer (PE) status or an equivalent professional engineering certification.
  • 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  • Experience in the design, commissioning, or operation of industrial power generation facilities (>10MW) and related electrical generator principles.
  • Track record managing large-scale third-party developers and external utility partners to secure connection agreements and regulatory approvals.
  • Knowledge of data center topologies and the ability to mitigate supply chain constraints through predictive modeling and risk-adjusted delivery milestones.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Program Management
  • Power Infrastructure
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Project Delivery
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Substation Design
  • Utility Projects
  • NERC/FERC Compliance
  • Data Center Infrastructure

Skills & topics

  • Technical Program Manager
  • Power Infrastructure
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Energy Sector
  • Utilities
  • Substations
  • BESS
  • NERC
  • FERC
  • Google
  • Data Centers
  • Grid Solutions
  • HVDC
  • MVDC
  • LVDC
  • Compliance

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in power infrastructure, technical program management, and regulatory compliance, using keywords from the job description.
  • Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of Google's mission and how your skills align with the Technical Program Manager role and power solutions.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on electrical engineering principles, project management methodologies, and experience with BESS, substations, and regulatory standards like NERC/FERC.
  • Demonstrate leadership and collaboration: Be ready to discuss examples of managing complex projects, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders effectively.

Technical preparation

Review electrical engineering fundamentals.,Study power system design principles.,Understand NERC, FERC, NEC, NESC standards.,Familiarize with BESS and substation concepts.

Behavioral questions

Describe a complex project you managed.,How do you handle conflicting stakeholder needs?,Tell me about a time you mitigated project risks.,How do you ensure regulatory compliance in projects?

Frequently asked questions

What are the preferred working locations for the Technical Program Manager, Power Infrastructure Delivery role at Google?
The preferred working locations for this Technical Program Manager role at Google include San Francisco, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; and Reston, VA, USA. Candidates will have an opportunity to share their preferred location during the application process.
What specific electrical infrastructure experience is required for the Power Infrastructure Delivery Technical Program Manager position?
The role requires 7 years of experience leading the delivery of electrical infrastructure such as substations, transmission and distribution, or utility projects. This is in addition to 8 years of technical program or project management experience in the energy, utility, or power infrastructure industry.
How does Google handle arrest and conviction records for applicants in San Francisco for this role?
For qualified applicants in San Francisco, Google considers arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This means your application will still be evaluated fairly.
What are the key regulatory frameworks mentioned for the Technical Program Manager role?
The role requires 5 years of experience navigating energy regulatory frameworks and compliance standards such as NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation), FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), NEC (National Electrical Code), or NESC (National Electrical Safety Code).
Can a Chartered Professional Engineer (PE) status be beneficial for this Technical Program Manager role?
Yes, having a Licensed or Chartered Professional Engineer (PE) status or an equivalent professional engineering certification is listed as a preferred qualification, indicating its value for this role.
What kind of power generation facilities experience is preferred for this Technical Program Manager role?
Experience in the design, commissioning, or operation of industrial power generation facilities greater than 10MW and related electrical generator principles is a preferred qualification for this role.
What compensation can I expect for the Technical Program Manager, Power Infrastructure Delivery position at Google?
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The exact compensation will depend on factors like location, skills, experience, and education.
What is Google's stance on equal employment opportunity for this Technical Program Manager role?
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. They consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, and criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.