Data Center Operations Site Lead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

* 10 years of experience managing site wide or inter-site technical teams in

charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining

hardware servers and its components.

* 5 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.

* 5 years of experience developing and managing managers.

* Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and performance

management (e.g., KPIs/SLO attainment).

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

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global

environment.

* Demonstrated passion for operations, people management, and leadership.

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.

In this role, you will manage a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians.

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

hardware and server software. You will own outcomes for deployment and ongoing

maintenance involving networks, storage, compute and AI infrastructure, while

leading project teams through high-risk operational transitions and developing

comprehensive contingency plans.

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: $205000 - $285000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee the day-to-day management of the site-level server operations team,

ensuring all priorities are consistent with global company objectives.

* Implement and drive a robust safety culture at the site, advocating for

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives to foster a secure and

collaborative environment.

* Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers and technicians.

Lead succession planning and build a robust talent pipeline.

* Be accountable for localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while

identifying opportunities for process optimization.