Data Center Operations Manager (Weekend Shift)

8 Hours ago • 8-13 Years • Operations • $129,000 PA - $189,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Data Center Operations Manager (Weekend Shift) at Google manages a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and software. Responsibilities include managing complex installations, developing contingency plans, leading project teams, ensuring data center priorities align with company objectives, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in computing infrastructure, networking, and system administration, and a commitment to safety. The manager will also work to resolve problems and create solutions for Google's global computing and network architecture. They will hire, coach, and develop the team while achieving business goals and implementing safety initiatives at the site.
Must have:
  • 8+ years in computing infrastructure
  • 5+ years managing technical teams
  • Data center environment experience
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving
  • Team leadership and development
Good to have:
  • Network architecture development
  • Global initiative execution
  • Project management expertise
  • Environmental Health & Safety leadership
  • Linux/Unix system administration
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

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 teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including varying rotations/shifts.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, network, compute architecture, lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
  • Experience with developing network architecture.
  • Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
  • Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and directing operations management initiatives.
  • Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

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

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