Google
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Data Center Operations Manager

Pay
$138,000 – $200,000 per year
Location
Amarillo, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • data center infrastructure
  • Linux/Unix system administration
  • network and compute architecture

Also useful

  • EHS programs
  • 24x7 operations
  • vendor management

About the role

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Minimum qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
  • Experience leading operations in a 24x7 environment.
  • Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
  • Experience leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
  • Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.

About the job

At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently.

You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate some of the world's most cutting edge innovation.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits:

Learn more about benefits at Google.

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.
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  • If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
  • Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
  • To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes.
  • Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location.
  • Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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From Google's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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