Data Center Server Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

Google Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety focus

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Server Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of server hardware and related components. You will drive operational excellence across the full lifecycle of server and network hardware, set priorities, and coach staff to align with long-term infrastructure goals.

This role requires non-standard hours in a 24/7 environment and a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 10 years of experience in computing infrastructure, network architecture, OS (Linux) or hardware.
• 10 years of experience managing technical teams responsible for servers and components.
• Experience leading site-level data center operations and building leadership teams.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including weekends, nights, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team; set priorities, meet regularly, provide feedback and coaching.
• Identify and resolve problems with global computing and network architecture.
• Partner with internal teams to meet goals and manage facility activities and strategies.
• Maintain and analyze security and operational procedures; track trends for improvements.
• Support EHS and compliance programs with cross-functional teams to investigate and report safety incidents.

Skills

Leadership in data center ops

Decision making

Stakeholder influence

Non-standard hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux systems

Networking hardware

Server hardware

Job description

Data Center Server Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

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Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders;deep expertise in domain.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in computing infrastructure, network architecture, operating systems (Linux), or hardware.
• 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
• Experience in site-level data center operational leadership including building and managing leadership teams and developing managers.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading high-stakes operations within 24/7 environments, including the successful management of remote teams and distributed workforces.
• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Experience in improving Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives and implementing a safety culture at the site level.
• Demonstrated strong performance and experience with data gathering, analysis and presentation 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.

In this role, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians, driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle of server and network hardware. You will set clear team priorities and promote a performance culture through consistent coaching and development. You will oversee facility activities, ensuring that the installation, configuration, and decommissioning of assets align with long-term infrastructure goals. You will manage network deployments and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks. You will maintain security and operational standards, using data trends to identify process improvements and proactively ensure maximum system uptime. You will advocate for workplace safety by overseeing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives and compliance programs. You will ensure the data center remains a secure, efficient, and reliable environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of people. Set and communicate team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems, create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• Partner with internal teams to meet goals and with stakeholders to manage facility activities and implement short‑ and long‑term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures; track and analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvement ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Support the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

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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