Google

Data Center Operations Site Lead

Google$205K — $285K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience managing technical teams for hardware server operations.
  • 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing other managers.
  • Proven ability to build consensus and drive results across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Experience in process optimization, risk modeling, and performance management (KPIs/SLO).
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of data center technicians and managers to achieve operational goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement facility management strategies.
  • Monitor and enforce security and operational procedures while analyzing trends for improvement opportunities.
  • Support the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety compliance programs and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Generous equity and bonus opportunities.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
  • Flexible working hours and arrangements.
Full Job Description
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.
  • 3 years of experience developing and managing managers.
  • Experience in building consensus, resolving operational trade-offs, and driving results across independent cross-functional site organizations (e.g., DCOps, NetOps, Security) without direct reporting authority.
  • Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and performance management (e.g., KPIs/SLO attainment).
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Expertise in Linux operating systems and developing network architecture.
  • Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
  • Demonstrated passion for operations, people management, and leadership.


About the job

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $205000 - $285000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of managers and individuals. Set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals.
  • 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.
  • 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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