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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:

* Experience working with third-party colocation providers.

* Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is

responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind

Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will

manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality

installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated

installations/troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware

(like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux

cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components

such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols.

They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project

contingency plans.

As a Data Center Operations Manager, you will be managing a technical team and

overseeing data center and facility operations to meet organizational goals and

Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Your key responsibilities include hiring,

coaching, and developing staff, setting team priorities, and partnering with

stakeholders to implement short- and long-term strategies. You will execute

security and operational procedures, analyze trends for improvement, and perform

direct preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and infrastructure.

Additionally, the position requires supporting Environmental Health and Safety

(EHS) compliance programs and may involve providing management support during

off-hours.

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 technicians in the data center. 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 in the

data center, 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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