Google

Senior Manager, Data Center Operations

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 in technical team management related to server systems and hardware.
  • 3 years of experience in operational leadership within data center environments.
  • 3 years of experience developing and managing other managers.
  • Proficient with various operating systems and network architecture development.
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the site-level server team, aligning with global company goals.
  • Drive a strong safety culture and promote Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives at the site.
  • Hire, coach, and develop talented managers and technicians; lead succession planning efforts.
  • Monitor and be accountable for localized metrics including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs; identify improvement areas.
  • Collaborate with site partners across facilities and security to ensure smooth operational coordination without direct authority.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Accrued paid time off and employee assistance programs.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Educational and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to on-site amenities and wellness facilities.
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 in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • 3 years of experience developing and managing managers.
  • 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:
  • 3 years of experience in managing and developing other people managers.
  • Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.


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 robust 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 robust talent pipeline.
  • Be accountable for localized metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service-level agreements (SLAs), and Service Level Objectives (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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