Transportation Planning Program Manager

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.

• Own the day-to-day logistics operations management of multiple data center locations.
• Create, lead, and support cross-functional company initiatives/projects.
• Manage third-party logistics partners with associates on their teams dedicated to our account.
• Manage and monitor metrics for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements.
• Drive alignment and prioritization of initiatives in a fast-paced environment with many interdependencies.
• Manage quarterly budgets, invoice control, and capital improvement projects within your locations.
• Manage relationships with multiple internal customers at data centers.
• Recognize improvement opportunities to the cost or quality of services to be provided.
• Be proactive in turning these thoughts into a documented business case, present the business case to your peers and management for approval, and provide ongoing project management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience managing warehousing and supply chain operations.
• 5 years of experience working with, supervising, and managing third-party logistics relationships.
• Experience with Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Experience with multimodal transportation (e.g., air, road, ocean, rail).
• Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Business Administration).
• Experience leading logistics projects (e.g., system implementations, network optimisation, continuous improvement initiatives).
• Experience managing international freight, including customs procedures and import/export regulations.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to yield process improvements and cost savings.
• Experience presenting operational performance and cost analysis to business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of interpreting carrier rates, contracts, and tariffs.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Stock options
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.