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Google · 1 day ago

Data Center Program Manager, Net Zero

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$156K/yr - $229K/yr

5+ years exp

Google is a global leader in technology, and they are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions across their data centers. The role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary programs, managing project schedules, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful delivery of sustainability projects.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development, and implementation of the overarching Net Zero carbon emissions strategy for data center infrastructure

Manage a portfolio of carbon reduction initiatives being implemented across multiple partner teams within the Google’s AI and Infrastructure organization

Manage the budgeting process for carbon reduction initiatives, ensuring resources are allocated and used to improve emissions reduction impact

Drive a collaborative culture across partner teams and lead without authority to deliver results and implement carbon reduction projects

Track progress and performance of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and reductions, conducting data-driven analysis to validate results. Develop reports and status updates for leadership regarding progress toward Net Zero goals

Qualification

Program managementData Center SustainabilityCarbon reduction initiativesEnvironmental regulationsGHG reporting standardsTechnical expertiseCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience

5 years of experience in program management

Experience in Data Center Sustainability

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field

7 years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on sustainability, carbon accounting, or energy infrastructure

Experience in the development or management of carbon reduction or net zero initiatives

Experience working with or an understanding of data center infrastructure, regarding GHG emissions and energy demands

Knowledge of environmental regulations and GHG reporting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol)

Ability to manage cross-functional technical projects with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

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2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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