Director, ELS Supply Expansion Investment Plan

Company: Google
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: March 18, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Operational Management, or equivalent practical experience 15 years of experience with the data center/technical infrastructure industry, energy industry, or similar mission critical environments 10 years of experience in technical program management, with emphasis on infrastructure investing or fund management Preferred qualifications: MBA or Masters degree Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues with problem solving and to think outside the box to structure creative solutions Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels including executive leadership team, peers, managers, and junior staff Excellent cross-functional and communication skills About the job Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Googles product portfolio possible. Were proud to be our engineers engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. As our products and services scale the globe, the Energy and Location Strategy (ELS) team works behind the scenes to deliver the infrastructure capacity needed to support Googles rapid growth. The Cloud and Asset Portfolio Solutions (CAPS) team sits within ELS, and we manage a complex portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring that Googles services have the resources they need to operate seamlessly and reliably. CAPS performs location strategy and portfolio management to determine where, why, and how much infrastructure assets Google needs to scale into the future. We provide the programs, strategies, and tools for our regional negotiation and execution teams to make high-quality decisions at scale, faster and with less risk to meet Google’s business needs. We are moving past legacy supply planning. In this role, you will be instrumental in enabling ELS to build a next-generation asset and the infrastructure investment planning engine that leverages AI to de-risk high-capital decisions. Your work will be the backbone of data center development, managing a portfolio in an increasingly global market. Youll be a key contributor to the development and implementation of the supply expansion plan that the land, energy, and data center development teams need to deliver, ensuring alignment with Googles overall business strategy and ambitions. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $282,000-$392,000 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 Collaborate with portfolio planning analytics and long-term location strategy experts to effectively communicate the investments needed for long-lead infrastructure and third-party-provided data center space and power. Develop and incorporate a robust investment rubric or evaluation framework for Google’s long-lead infrastructure portfolio to scale. Collaborate with project teams to identify and assess potential opportunities, and be able to quantify impact and value to the Supply Expansion Investment Plan. Manage a team of technical program managers. Plan and manage a multibillion dollar asset portfolio for infrastructure projects, driving informed decision making in a hugely volatile market.

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