Area Lead, Data Center Ops — 3PDC & Global Teams

Google; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 205,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Area Lead, Data Center Operations, Third-Party Data Center to lead a high-performing team across North and South America, ensuring operational excellence in third-party facilities. You will collaborate with Google Data Center Engineering, Field Services and Network Infrastructure while upholding design standards and project schedules.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, cost optimization, and cross-functional influence, with responsibilities spanning budget

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a team of Technical Operations Managers across North and South America with full tactical accountability for Third-Party Data Center (3PDC) facility operations, ensuring compliance with Google design standards and project schedules.
• Provide direct oversight to 3PDC operations providers, auditing compliance and monitoring critical systems to minimize risk, ensure rapid excursion response, and maintain equipment to global standards.
• Conduct operational assessments, risk analysis, and site selection evaluations—applying deep technical domain knowledge to influence next-generation data center designs and optimize future infrastructure.
• Act as the primary operational partner for key stakeholders, driving alignment, transparent communication, and continuous improvement across facility and maintenance programs globally.
• Oversee technical leads in executing critical maintenance and repairs while driving regional strategies to minimize operational costs, maximize efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.

Education

Associate's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Trade school certification or equivalent training in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Google is seeking an Area Lead, Data Center Operations, Third-Party Data Center to lead a high-performing team across North and South America, ensuring operational excellence in third-party facilities. You will collaborate with Google Data Center Engineering, Field Services and Network Infrastructure while upholding design standards and project schedules.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, cost optimization, and cross-functional influence, with responsibilities spanning budget