Area Lead, Data Center Ops (3PDC)

Google LLC; Wilmer, Austin (TX, TX); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Area Lead, Data Center Operations for Third‑Party Data Centers to lead a high‑performing team across North and South America. You will coordinate electrical, cooling, and IT infrastructure, and collaborate with internal Google teams and external vendors to uphold standards and optimize performance.

You will drive reliability initiatives, manage budgets and resource needs, and communicate complex technical concepts to executives while ensuring safety and efficiency across

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certified training in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Reliability Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in electrical, mechanical/HVAC, or controls in industrial or commercial environments.
• 3 years of experience in developing and managing managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a high‑performing team across third‑party data center facilities, covering electrical, cooling, and IT infrastructure.
• Advocate operational standards with internal and external partners, driving operability, maintainability, and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven forecasting

Education

Associate's degree or certified training

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Google is seeking an Area Lead, Data Center Operations for Third‑Party Data Centers to lead a high‑performing team across North and South America. You will coordinate electrical, cooling, and IT infrastructure, and collaborate with internal Google teams and external vendors to uphold standards and optimize performance.

You will drive reliability initiatives, manage budgets and resource needs, and communicate complex technical concepts to executives while ensuring safety and efficiency across