Google

Senior Data Center Operations Manager

Google$164K — $237K *
Lima, OH 45801In-Person
Enterprise 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 focused on hardware servers.
  • Experience leading site-level data center operations.
  • Proficient in managing localized operational metrics (KPIs/SLOs).
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day activities of technicians and team managers, providing coaching for growth.
  • Drive safety culture and implement Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives.
  • Accountable for localized metrics, analyzing KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs for process improvement.
  • Oversee technical project implementation and troubleshoot issues in computing and network architectures.
  • Manage budgets and third-party contractors for site operations while developing technical talent.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Career development programs and educational assistance.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
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.
  • Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • Experience in site-level operational leadership and localized metrics management (KPIs/SLOs).
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience building and operating large-scale infrastructure in data center environments.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix system administration and hardware repair.
  • Experience executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
  • Demonstrated passion for operations, people management, and leadership.


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 Site Lead manages a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain critical hardware and server software. You will own outcomes for deployment and ongoing maintenance involving networks, storage, compute and AI infrastructure, while leading project teams through high-risk operational transitions and developing comprehensive 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: $164000 - $237000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of technicians and managers, providing coaching and development to achieve strategic business goals.
  • Drive the implementation of safety culture and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives at the site level, ensuring a safe work environment.
  • Be accountable for localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while identifying opportunities for process optimization.
  • Manage the implementation of technical projects, identifying and resolving problems within global computing and network architectures.
  • Oversee local budget allocations and manage third-party contractors and vendors to support site operations. Assist in building a robust talent pipeline and support succession planning within the technical team.


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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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156,500 employees
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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Revenue
$182.5 billion
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