Third-Party Data Center Operations Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

systems, or hardware.

* 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or

delivery teams.

* Experience working in data center environments, including building and

operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle,

and Linux/Unix system administration.

* 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 strategic initiatives in a global

environment.

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

fostering a collaborative team environment.

* Excellent strategic problem-solving skills.

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 Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical

infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Third-Party Data

Center 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

(e.g., servers and its components) and server software (e.g. 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 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: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Take responsibility for the management and implementation of multiple

projects for your team.

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

* Hire, coach, and develop a team of technical staff to meet objectives.

* Work with others to set and implement short-term and long-term strategy for

the site.

* Oversee the computing hardware and networking operations of a data center

site, while identifying problems and creating solutions for computing and

network architecture.