Data Center Operations Manager

Location:

Columbus, OH, USA – Google – Corporate Fare

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 3 years of experience managing a technical team.
• Experience with Hardware, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, People Management, Communication, Teamwork.
• Ability to work non‑standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift‑based schedules as required.

• Experience working in data center environments, building and operating large‑scale infrastructure, network and compute architecture, and life‑cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to implement and drive a safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Proven track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

Google’s Hardware Operations team monitors 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 (servers and components) and server software (Google’s Linux cluster). They will also configure more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols, and may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $115,000–$165,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, location, and individual experience and qualifications. Compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

• 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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