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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.

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

* 3 years of 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:

* 3 years of experience in managing and developing other people managers.

* Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and at-scale performance

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

* Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global

environment.

* Proven ability to build consensus, resolve operational trade-offs, and drive

results across independent cross-functional site organizations (e.g., DCOps,

NetOps, Security) without direct reporting authority.

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

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the

Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. As the Data Center Site Lead

for Global Server Operations, you will be the primary owner of the site's server

and network infrastructure. You will oversee the state-of-the-art physical

infrastructure that powers Google’s search technology, ensuring the highest

standards of reliability and performance through expert leadership and

cross-functional alignment.

The Site Lead manages 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.

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:

* Lead a team of individuals; 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 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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