Program Manager II, Process Engineering, Google Cloud Circularity
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in program or project management.
- Experience in process engineering (e.g., improvement, mapping, optimization, efficiency).
- Experience with data tracking, analysis, or reporting systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience working in a data center, industrial environment, or other complex supply chain organizations.
- Experience in waste management, recycling, or sustainability program management with a focus on circular economy principles.
- Knowledge of advanced waste sorting technologies and recycling equipment.
About the job
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.
The Circular Economy Strategy and Innovation team leads the transition from linear to circular business models, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste. We identify and implement innovative solutions that close the loop on material, enhance product longevity, and foster a culture of optimized reuse, repair, and recycling. By embedding Circularity into our operations and supply chain, we aim to accelerate carbon reduction, driving towards net-zero emissions while fostering economic resilience and a sustainable future.
As the Circularity Program Manager, you will lead the charge in minimizing waste, maximizing resource recovery, and achieving true zero waste. This role blends direct innovation with strategic planning, demanding both a passion for sustainability and a data-driven approach.
In this role, you will act as an advocate for circularity, collaborating with data center teams to analyze waste streams, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.From advanced sorting systems to innovative recycling partnerships, you will be responsible for translating Google's Circular Economy roadmap into tangible actions and measurable results.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000-$181,000 + 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
- Analyze data to identify trends, track progress towards circularity goals, and generate comprehensive reports.
- Evaluate and optimize waste management processes based on data-driven insights continuously.
- Develop and implement site-specific waste management strategies that prioritize circularity principles.
- Design, document, and deploy advanced waste sorting systems and innovative recycling technologies to maximize resource recovery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data center operations, sustainability, sourcing, and recycling vendors to embed circularity principles into all aspects of data center operations.
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