Data Center Server Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

About the role

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art 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 contract management and delivery.
• Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Able to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent strategic problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Technical expertise in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Experience with data center operations and environmental health and safety.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $122000 - $174000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Pay

US: $122000 - $174000 (USD)

Schedule

N/A