Contract Program Manager, Global Infrastructure and Energy

Google•Reston, VA

About The Position

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. As a Contract Manager within Global Infrastructure and Energy (GIE), you will be responsible for overseeing the contract management lifecycle for the global data center portfolio, specifically focusing on the commercial engagement of Developers, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPCs), General Contractors, and Architecture and Engineering firms (A&E) firms. In this role, you will act as a strategic bridge between Legal and Operations, ensuring all contracts maximize business value while mitigating legal and financial risks. You will serve as the primary negotiator with vendors, clients, and partners to secure favorable terms that align with key Department goals.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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in pre-construction program management specifically within the construction, real estate, or data center industries.
5 years of experience in contract negotiation and procurement strategies, including the direct management of developer, EPC, GC, and A/E relationships.
5 years of experience utilizing data visualization tools (such as Tableau, SQL, or custom dashboards) to monitor and report on program health and performance.
5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or legal support within a high-volume professional environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
10 years of experience in managing agreement negotiations across various agreement methodologies.
Experience optimizing the end-to-end source-to-contract flow for mission-critical portfolios.
Experience in the design and construction of critical facilities, with an ability to lead partnerships with Developers, Architects, and Engineers (A/E) to translate delivery models into actionable, market-ready procurement strategies.
Understanding of contracts, including indemnity, liability, and standard commercial terms.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the timely execution of portfolio contract models for Google’s growing data center program.
Influence the development and selection of contracting models based on project-specific nuances, including strategic goals, risk profiles, design completion and partner strategy.
Partner with Construction, Design, and external partners to drive the contract review, negotiation and execution lifecycle.
Interface with the internal Real Estate Legal team to ensure all contractual terms align with corporate risk expectations and standards.