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 experience.
  • 10 years managing technical teams for hardware server support.
  • 5 years in a people management role leading teams.
  • 5 years in data center operational leadership at the site level.
  • Experience with various operating systems, specifically Linux, and network architecture development.
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the server operations team in alignment with global objectives.
  • Drive a safety culture promoting Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives.
  • Hire and develop a high-performing team; lead succession planning.
  • Manage site-level metrics, KPIs, SLAs, and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Coordinate with site partners to ensure smooth operations without direct authority.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  • Professional development programs and career advancement opportunities.
  • Employee resource groups and community engagement initiatives.
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.
  • 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
  • 5 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux) and developing network architecture.
  • 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 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.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the site-level server operations team, ensuring all priorities are consistent with global company objectives.
  • Implement and drive a safety culture at the site, advocating Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives to foster a secure, and collaborative environment.
  • Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers and technicians; actively lead succession planning and build a talent pipeline.
  • Manage localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while identifying opportunities for process optimization.
  • Align and guide site partners-including Facilities (DCOps), Security, GSO-L, Construction (DCS) and NetOps-to ensure seamless operational coordination without direct reporting authority.


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 .

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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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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