Data Center Operations Manager

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.

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

US: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the computing and networking operations of a data center site(s). Ensure service level objectives are met and team performance is aligned to those goals.
• Ensure data center related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
• Hire, coach, and develop a team of technical staff to meet objectives. Take responsibility for the management and implementation of multiple projects for the team.
• Work with others to set and implement short-term and long-term strategy for the site.
• Identify problems and create solutions for computing and network architecture.

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.
• Experience in people management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• 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.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.