Google · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Data Center Land Development and Portfolio Management
Google is a leading technology company that manages a global network of hyperscale data centers. The Manager will lead a team of Strategic Negotiators to drive the global data center expansion portfolio, overseeing all essential pre-construction development activities to deliver development-ready land assets that meet capacity, timeline, cost, and technical specifications.
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Responsibilities
Lead high-stakes discussions for all critical utility (power, water, gas) and infrastructure agreements, optimizing agreements for firm capacity, schedule, and cost efficiency
Drive all pre-construction activities, including zoning, permits, and environmental studies, ensuring land is fully prepared and aligned with construction schedules
Formalize global program standards and processes, managing development activities to consistently meet or exceed the strict delivery schedules required by capacity planning
Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration with internal partners (Acquisitions, Engineering, Legal) for smooth site handoffs, resolving technical and contractual issues quickly
Manage program budgeting, annual forecasting (Capital Expenditure/Operational Expenditure), and development spend. Lead team resource allocation and strategy during the land acquisition phase
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience
14 years of experience leading negotiations or business development in the real estate industry
10 years of experience in land development activities, with a focus on industrial, data center, or technology manufacturing development
8 years of experience in people management
Experience in managing the life-cycle of land development activities in all relevant domains (zoning/entitlements, utility infrastructure, permitting, environmental)
Experience with utility development processes and leading utility infrastructure, supply, and service agreements
Preferred
Experience leading complex and scalable cross-functional programs
Experience developing site and infrastructure for hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities
Understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, owning financial responsibility and tradeoffs necessary to meet program requirements
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
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