Data Center Server Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

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.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required.

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network, compute architecture, life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with developing network architecture.
• Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and directing operations management initiatives.
• Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

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 and troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (such as servers and their components) and server software (such as Google's Linux cluster). They will also configure 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.

In this role, you will be key to the success of the data center, proactively monitoring performance, anticipating potential issues, and collaborating closely with the area lead, site manager, peer Operations Managers, and partnering teams such as Data Center Operations, Security, and Logistics to ensure optimal operational efficiency.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $138,000–$200,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Oversee the management of teams within data center operations.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for the global computing and network architecture.
• Manage the implementation of projects within the team and effectively communicate business priorities and facilitate operations to shift leads.
• Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving business goals and demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure data center related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.

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