Data Center Operations Manager

Data Center Operations Manager

Driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery. Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications: 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. 2 years of experience managing a technical team. Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and directing operations management initiatives. Experience working with third-party colocation providers. Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Responsibilities include leading a team of individuals, setting and communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals, partnering with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies, maintaining, monitoring, and executing security and operational procedures, repairing, fixing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues, and supporting and contributing to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives.

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