Data Center Server Operations Manager

About the role

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. This role involves managing a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing the quality installation of server hardware and components, and taking charge of complicated installations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals; set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals.
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

Requirements

• 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 agreement management and delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have the 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, network and compute architecture, and their life cycle, and linux/unix system administration.
• Experience building and leading a collaborative team environment, with an ability to implement and drive the safety culture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Pay

US: $115000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits