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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

* 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating

systems, or hardware.

* 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or

delivery teams.

* Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts,

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 5 years of experience executing strategic initiatives from conception through

delivery within a global enterprise environment.

* Experience working in data center environments, including building and

operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and life

cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

* Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

ABOUT THE JOB:

At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative,

friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as

you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names

at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized

customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and

efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only

satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced

environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have

fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative

spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate some of the world's

most cutting edge innovation.

As a Hardware Operations Manager at Google, you will lead Data Center

Technicians managing the physical infrastructure behind Google’s search

technology. Your team installs, configures, and maintains server hardware, Linux

clusters, and complex networking components like routers and switches,

overseeing high-level installations and troubleshooting.

In this role, you will manage critical initiatives across security, maintenance,

and networking. Using data analytics, you will identify trends and drive

improvements to tools and procedures. You will act as the primary escalation

point for your sites, quantifying and resolving systemic issues. You will

collaborate with Program Managers and Data Center Operations to provide

strategic input on site planning, process changes, and task orders. Furthermore,

you will manage projects to ensure they meet budget, timeline, and resource

requirements, and resource needs.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google

customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and

Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our

customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users

worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering

the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing

power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable

developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping

the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the

development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking,

Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead a team of individuals; set and communicate individual and team

priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals

to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.

* Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility

activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.

* Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and

track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring

alignment with organizational policies.

* Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers,

machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.

* Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and

Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration

with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are

investigated, resolved, and reported.

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