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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.

* 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management

and delivery.

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

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* More than 3 years of experience managing a technical team.

* Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and

directing operations management initiatives.

* Experience working with third-party colocation providers.

* Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

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.

Google isn't just a software company. As a part of the Global Server Operations

team, you will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, and servicing the

state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search, Cloud,

and AI 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.

In this role, you will manage a team for the 2nd shift.Your team will install,

configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and their

components) and server software (like Google's Linux clusters). You will also

take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers,

hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You may lead small project

teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. Weekend,

evening or off-hours management support may be required.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 behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of

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:

* Oversee the computing and networking operations of a data center site(s), and

ensure Service Level Objective (SLOs) are met and team performance is aligned

to those goals.

* Hire, coach, and develop a team of technical staff to meet objectives.

* Take responsibility for the management and implementation of multiple

projects for your team and ensure data center related priorities are

consistent with company objectives.

* Work with others to set and implement short-term and long-term strategy for

the site.

* Identify problems and create solutions for computing and network

architecture.

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