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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.
As a Capacity Intake and Strategy Lead role within the Business Controls Team, you will serve as the critical intake point between Demand Planning demand and execution teams within Google Data Centers. In this role, you will deeply understand the mechanics of Design, Delivery, Schedule, and Estimating and coordinate with internal organizational technical leads to provide rapid response to upstream partners. You will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end intake strategy for the Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) execution teams. By integrating complex systems and analytics and effective coordination, you will analyze and provide risk-adjusted options that provide leadership and Capacity Planning teams with clear options and "levers" for rapid response.
You will have strong coordination, deep organizational reach and you will interrogate schedule, cost, and delivery impact ensuring that every scenario is technically sound, financially viable, and strategically aligned with the organization's long-term capacity goals. 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.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the strategic integration of Capacity Intake across Design, Delivery, Scheduling, and Estimating teams to ensure a unified approach to capacity response and resource allocation.
- Utilize deep domain knowledge in design and construction workflows to develop sophisticated demand-versus-deployment scenarios and evaluate the technical risks and benefits of various deployment options.
- Support the integration of data systems to automate analytics, providing real-time visibility into the capacity pipeline and organizational throughput, and lead the analysis of complex planning cash flow curves.
- Provide the Capacity Planning Teams with actionable optionality through data-driven modeling, and develop strategic "levers"—such as project sequencing or resource shifts—to provide rapid-response solutions as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in program or project management.
- 8 years of experience validating technical inputs.
- 8 years of experience building demand-vs-deployment.
- 8 years of experience in mission critical programs (e.g., Data Centers), with a focus on Design, Delivery, Scheduling, and Estimating.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or Advanced degree in Strategy/Analytics.
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience in Finance, Project Controls, Data Center/Hyperscale Construction Management.
- Experience in data center construction, hyperscaler, or mission critical industry.
- Experience in planning cash flow curve development with the ability to link physical progress (Schedule/Delivery) to financial forecasting and business controls.
- Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, high-level "optionality" and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 + 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.
Benefits
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Location
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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.
As a Capacity Intake and Strategy Lead role within the Business Controls Team, you will serve as the critical intake point between Demand Planning demand and execution teams within Google Data Centers. In this role, you will deeply understand the mechanics of Design, Delivery, Schedule, and Estimating and coordinate with internal organizational technical leads to provide rapid response to upstream partners. You will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end intake strategy for the Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) execution teams. By integrating complex systems and analytics and effective coordination, you will analyze and provide risk-adjusted options that provide leadership and Capacity Planning teams with clear options and "levers" for rapid response.
You will have strong coordination, deep organizational reach and you will interrogate schedule, cost, and delivery impact ensuring that every scenario is technically sound, financially viable, and strategically aligned with the organization's long-term capacity goals. 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.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the strategic integration of Capacity Intake across Design, Delivery, Scheduling, and Estimating teams to ensure a unified approach to capacity response and resource allocation.
- Utilize deep domain knowledge in design and construction workflows to develop sophisticated demand-versus-deployment scenarios and evaluate the technical risks and benefits of various deployment options.
- Support the integration of data systems to automate analytics, providing real-time visibility into the capacity pipeline and organizational throughput, and lead the analysis of complex planning cash flow curves.
- Provide the Capacity Planning Teams with actionable optionality through data-driven modeling, and develop strategic "levers"—such as project sequencing or resource shifts—to provide rapid-response solutions as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in program or project management.
- 8 years of experience validating technical inputs.
- 8 years of experience building demand-vs-deployment.
- 8 years of experience in mission critical programs (e.g., Data Centers), with a focus on Design, Delivery, Scheduling, and Estimating.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or Advanced degree in Strategy/Analytics.
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience in Finance, Project Controls, Data Center/Hyperscale Construction Management.
- Experience in data center construction, hyperscaler, or mission critical industry.
- Experience in planning cash flow curve development with the ability to link physical progress (Schedule/Delivery) to financial forecasting and business controls.
- Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, high-level "optionality" and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 + 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.
Benefits
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Location
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Strategy Lead
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
Strategy Lead positions must require a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree, to qualify as a specialty occupation. Emphasize the analytical and domain-specific expertise your role demands when working with your employer on H-1B documentation.
Prioritize employers with an H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and have legal infrastructure in place. Targeting these employers reduces delays and signals that sponsorship is a realistic conversation, not an uphill negotiation with HR.
Consider the O-1A if your work has had measurable impact
Strategy Leads who have led high-stakes initiatives, published research, or received industry recognition may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and offers stronger long-term flexibility.
Understand when the EB-2 NIW pathway makes sense
If your strategy work serves a national interest, such as public health, energy, or infrastructure, an EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship. It requires demonstrating substantial merit and national benefit.
Get your degree equivalency confirmed early
If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a recognized agency before applying. USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees in some cases, but a formal evaluation removes ambiguity and strengthens your H-1B petition.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Clarify whether the employer covers filing fees, legal costs, and premium processing before signing. Some companies cover everything; others pass costs to employees. Knowing the terms upfront avoids surprises and protects your ability to plan your timeline.
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Does a Strategy Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. A Strategy Lead position qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business strategy, economics, finance, or management. Generic job descriptions that accept any degree field can create problems. Employers should work with immigration counsel to ensure the job description is drafted precisely before filing the Labor Condition Application.
Which visa types do employers most commonly use to sponsor Strategy Leads?
H-1B is the most common path for Strategy Lead sponsorship at for-profit companies, though it requires winning the annual lottery. O-1A is increasingly used for candidates with a track record of high-impact work or industry recognition. L-1A is available for intracompany transferees moving into a managerial strategy role. For those with national-interest work, EB-2 NIW allows self-petitioning without employer sponsorship. Browse open Strategy Lead roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively willing to sponsor.
What degree background do employers expect for a sponsored Strategy Lead position?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related field. An MBA significantly strengthens both the sponsorship case and the candidacy itself, as it supports the specialty occupation argument and aligns with how the role is benchmarked internally. Degrees in engineering, public policy, or data science can also qualify depending on the industry. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation is recommended before your employer files the H-1B petition.
How competitive is H-1B lottery selection for Strategy Lead roles?
H-1B registration is subject to the same lottery odds regardless of job title. In recent years, USCIS has selected roughly 25 to 30 percent of eligible registrations in the general cap. Candidates with a U.S. master's degree receive a second chance in the advanced degree pool, improving overall odds. If lottery selection is a concern, employers with cap-exempt status, such as universities or certain nonprofits, can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk.
Can a Strategy Lead self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver allows professionals to self-petition if their work has substantial merit and national importance. Strategy Leads working in sectors like healthcare, clean energy, economic development, or public infrastructure have successfully argued NIW eligibility. You'll need to show that your specific work serves a national interest and that the benefit of waiving the normal labor certification process outweighs the requirement. An immigration attorney can assess whether your background clears the three-prong USCIS standard.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Strategy Lead jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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