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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or

equivalent practical experience.

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

systems, or hardware.

* 5 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement

management and delivery.

* Ability to communicate in Dutch and English fluently to interact with local

stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience working in data center environments, including building and

operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and

life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

* Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global

environment.

* 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.

In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center

initiative (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify

trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to

address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the

point-of-contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying

systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partners

(e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into

short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the

site. You will manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs.

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.

Netherlands: €144000 - €147000 (EUR) + 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.

* Collaborate to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our

global computing and network architecture.

* Manage the implementation of projects within the team.

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

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