Data Center Operations Manager
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in leading a team, mentoring, and team development.
- Experience in project or program management and operations.
- Experience in network and computer architecture, maintenance, and repair.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience managing technical teams, vendor and service delivery.
- Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network and compute architecture, and Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
- Experience leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
- Excellent data gathering, analysis and presentation skills.
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.
As a Data Center Hardware Operations Manager, you will monitor the physical infrastructure behind Google search technology, manage a team of operations technicians, oversee the quality installation of server hardware/components, and take ownership of installations or troubleshooting. You will stay informed on how the site is performing and anticipate and address issues and roadblocks.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $93,000-$136,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of teams within data center operations.
- Identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
- Manage the implementation of projects within the team and ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
- Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals.
- Implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering an inclusive, diverse and collaborative team environment.
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