Data Center Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

systems, or hardware.

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

delivery teams.

* Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.

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

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience working in data center environments, including building and

operating infrastructure, networks, compute architecture, lifecycles, and

Linux/Unix system administration.

* Experience developing network architecture.

* Experience initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.

* Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and

directing operations management initiatives.

* Ability to lead and improve environmental health and safety initiatives.

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.

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.

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

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $164000 - $237000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Communicate priorities team-wide and facilitate management of operations to

following shift leads.

* Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for the

global computing and network architecture.

* Manage the implementation of projects within the team and ensure data

center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

* Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center technical

hardware operations.