Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Ops, Hardware Operations (English)

Google LLC; Saint-Ghislain; In loco; EUR 116.000 - 118.000; Tempo pieno

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Equity

Bonus target 15%

Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Google is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining server hardware and related components at a Saint-Ghislain site in Belgium.

The role focuses on delivering critical data center initiatives, driving analytics to identify trends, and ensuring project execution within budget and timelines. A bachelor’s in a technical field and 8+ years of leadership in technical operations are expected.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience leading technical operations teams and evaluating performance.
• Experience managing data center hardware, server architectures, Linux/Unix OS, and networking concepts.

Mansioni

• Direct and mentor a team of Data Center Technicians, set expectations, guide career development, and manage performance.
• Drive deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle operations across compute, storage, accelerators, and network infrastructure to meet SLAs/SLOs/KPIs.
• Lead EHS culture and ensure compliance with data security, media chain-of-custody, and incident investigations.
• Manage workflow tracking and trend analysis to optimize labor utilization and partner with engineering on automation/tools improvements.
• Oversee extended workforce and vendor deliverables, align with Facilities, Platforms, and Network Engineering, and manage projects to budget and schedule.

Conoscenze

Data center operations

Team leadership

Linux/Unix

Networking

English fluency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Strumenti

SQL

Dashboard analytics

Descrizione del lavoro

Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Ops, Hardware Operations (English)

corporate_fare Google place Saint-Ghislain, Belgium

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems) or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience leading and managing technical operations teams, including experience with performance evaluation.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting data center hardware, server architectures, Linux/Unix operating systems, and computer networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Ability to communicate in English fluently to communicate with internal teams, local site staff, and external partners/authorities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing technical operations in large-scale, mission-critical 24/7 data center environments or hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
• Experience managing vendor contracts, statement-of-work (SOW) deliverables, and extended workforce operations.
• Proficiency in operational analytics, workflow tracking, and metric-driven problem-solving (e.g., SQL, dashboards, labor utilization, capacity modeling).
• Proven track record of driving Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs and fostering a safety-first team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to drive data security compliance, media sanitization protocols, and chain-of-custody procedures.

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.

In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiatives (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partners (e.g., program managers, data center operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You will manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs.

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.

Belgium: €116000 - €118000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Direct and mentor a team of Data Center Technicians, setting clear expectations, guiding career development, and managing performance to foster high engagement and operational excellence.
• Drive deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle operations across mission-critical compute, storage, high-density machine learning accelerators, and network infrastructure to consistently meet SLAs, SLOs, and key business KPIs.
• Lead an uncompromising Environmental Health and Safety culture while enforcing rigorous compliance with Google data security standards, media chain-of-custody protocols, and incident investigations.
• Manage workflow tracking and trend analysis to eliminate non-productive tasks, optimize labor utilization, and partner with engineering teams to influence automation and tooling improvements.
• Oversee extended workforce and vendor deliverables for contractual compliance while aligning cross-functionally with Facilities, Platforms, and Network Engineering stakeholders.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

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.

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