Technical Program Manager, EHS Design Safety Lead

Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management. 3 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports. Experience in safety design and engineering in an industrial or other mission critical setting. Experience with data center or other mission critical technology. Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in related area (ie. Engineering, Process Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene). 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. Experience in related building and industrial design safety standards (ANSI, ISO, NFPA, OSHA, Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), ATEX EU Directive). Knowledge of data center operations, facilities management, engineering and construction. Ability to identify key issues, gather and analyze large complex data sets to support hypotheses and develop actionable recommendations. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills. About the job Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers. Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the innovative data center products and designs prioritize and ensure the well-being and safety of the individuals interacting with these products throughout the entire lifecycle of the technical infrastructure; from design, construction, operation, and eventual dismantling. Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Act as the subject matter expert (SME) and direct the design for safety (DfS) team in executing comprehensive, lifecycle Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) risk assessments for new infrastructure and data center designs. Lead collaborative efforts across site, regional, and global levels to mitigate EHS risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality, timely DfS deliverables. Onboard, educate, and consistently guide cross-functional stakeholders on established EHS Design for safety technical standards and processes. Partner with stakeholders to explore and implement emerging technologies and engineering designs that elevate overall EHS performance. Refine and advance established DfS standards and processes by integrating industry best practices, subject matter expertise, and lessons learned.

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