Google

Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

Google$122K — $174K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
  • 2 years of experience managing technical teams and vendor or contract management.
  • Experience in operations or performance management, or in hardware or network architecture.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and night shifts.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Data Center Technicians, setting priorities aligned with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to guide facility activities and strategic planning.
  • Monitor and enforce security and operational procedures, tracking trends for continuous improvement.
  • Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on hardware and infrastructure.
  • Implement and support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance programs alongside other teams.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Participation in various wellness and employee support programs.
  • Flexible working location options.
  • Work alongside cutting-edge technology and talented professionals.
Full Job Description
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X This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Red Oak, TX, USA; Midlothian, TX, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
  • 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
  • Experience in operations, people, or performance management, or working with hardware architecture, network architecture, or operating systems.
  • Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


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 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: $122000 - $174000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • 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.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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