Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

Google LLC; Oberösterreich; On-site; EUR 108,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Equity

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager in Austria to lead a team of Data Center Technicians, oversee server hardware installations, and drive network and compute infrastructure initiatives. The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic planning, and partnership across teams to optimize operations.

Experience with critical infrastructure environments, vendor management, and Linux/Unix administration is essential; travel and German proficiency are valued for effective

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 in critical environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network, compute architecture and life cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee installations and troubleshooting.
• Partner with teams to manage facility activities and set short- and long-term strategies.
• Maintain security and operational procedures and analyze trends for improvements.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives and compliance programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Infrastructure management

Linux/Unix administration

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

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• 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 critical environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network, compute architecture and life cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
  
• Experience in leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering various and collaborative team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Ability to speak and write in German fluently to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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

Austria: €108000 - €110000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .

• 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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