Senior Data Center 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 site-level operational leadership and localized metrics

management (KPIs/SLOs).

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

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience building and operating large-scale infrastructure in data center

environments.

* Experience with Linux/Unix system administration and hardware repair.

* Experience 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.

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.

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: $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 technicians and managers, providing

coaching and development to achieve strategic business goals.

* Drive the implementation of safety culture and Environmental Health & Safety

(EHS) initiatives at the site level, ensuring a safe work environment.

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

identifying opportunities for process optimization.

* Manage the implementation of technical projects, identifying and resolving

problems within global computing and network architectures.

* Oversee local budget allocations and manage third-party contractors and

vendors to support site operations. Assist in building a robust talent

pipeline and support succession planning within the technical team.