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.
Global Manufacturing Partner Management is responsible for the commercial and operations management of Google Cloud's Contract Manufacturing and partners that build server, storage, networking and ML infrastructure. To drive operational excellence across our manufacturing sites by empowering contract partners, aligning cross-functional teams, and building flexible, resilient capacity that meets customer demand today and scales for tomorrow.
In this role, you will be partnering with an extensive team of engineering, materials, logistics, commodity, and product management professionals, as well as contract manufacturing leadership, to achieve essential operational goals. Key contributions to manufacturing strategy, partner selection, and management will drive growth in alignment with Global Manufacturing Operations' strategic objectives.
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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Netherlands: €114000 - €117000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Oversee contract manufacturing operations for a specific site or region, covering Google Cloud’s data center hardware, including storage, compute, machine learning, and network technology.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across contract manufacturers, NPI, engineering, supply chain, planning, quality, and production teams.
- Assess business risks and optimize key performance indicators to ensure capacity remains flexible enough to meet customer demands.
- Shape partner selection and long-term strategy. Mentor the contract management team, utilizing key performance indicator (KPI) data and field quality reports to provide actionable feedback.
- Streamline processes and sharpen communication across platforms and teams by clarifying ownership and closing gaps in roles and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting Contract Manufacturing (Engineering focus).
- 5 years of experience managing contract manufacturers (CMs) or clients or vendors.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or Master's degree.
- CSCMP certification.
- 7 years of experience using data analysis to drive decision making.
- 7 years of experience building relationships with stakeholders or clients.
- Experience in data center equipment environments or computer component manufacturing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply structured thinking and logic to your work and provide solutions to challenge.