Third-Party Data Center Operations Manager

About the role

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• Amarillo, TX, USA bar_chart
• Mid

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.
• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading and improving Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent strategic problem-solving skills.

About the job

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.

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Third-Party Data Center 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 (e.g., servers and its components) and server software (e.g. 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.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Transfer compensation is determined algorithmically and is non-negotiable. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary for your targeted location during the hiring process. Learn more about how a transfer may affect your compensation package, how location changes affect compensation, and about benefits at Google at go/benefits. US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the management and implementation of multiple projects for your team.
• Ensure data center related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
• Hire, coach, and develop a team of technical staff to meet objectives.
• Work with others to set and implement short-term and long-term strategy for the site.
• Oversee the computing hardware and networking operations of a data center site, while identifying problems and creating solutions for computing and network architecture.
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