Data Center Server Operations Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
• Communicate priorities and facilitate hand-off of operations to following shift leads.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving business goals.
• Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Skills

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Pay

US: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits