Data Center Server Operations Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

* 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing,

configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and

its components.

* Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.

* Experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.

* Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux). Experience with

developing network architecture.

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

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience leading and improving Environmental, Health, and Safety

initiatives.

* Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.

* Experience working in data center environments, including building and

operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture

and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

* Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while

fostering a collaborative team environment.

* Excellent problem-solving skills.

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.

The Global Server Operations team is responsible for monitoring the 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.

In this role, you will manage a technical team and oversee data centers and

facility operations to meet organizational goals and Service Level Objectives

(SLOs). 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 preventative maintenance and repairs

on equipment and infrastructure.

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:

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

* Communicate priorities and facilitate hand off of operations to following

shift leads.

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

global computing and network architecture.

* Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving business goals.

* Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

Implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a

collaborative team environment.