Data Center Hardware Operations Lead

Google; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team manages the state-of-the-art data center infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will lead a distributed team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of servers and components.

Your role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration with Cloud, Networking, Safety and Security, and KPI-driven performance to keep our

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Workforce Development: Lead, mentor, and hire a distributed team of Site Leaders to drive operational consistency, safety, and KPIs. Foster a high-performance culture using OKRs to ensure accountability while empowering local leadership.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the full hardware and software lifecycle, including installation and maintenance. Ensure data center priorities align directly with Cloud, Infrastructure, and broader business objectives.
• Business Operations: Drive efficiency and optimize resource allocation across the Area. Strategically align business objectives with workforce development to maximize output and operational performance.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster cross-functional partnerships for operational synergy. Collaborate with stakeholders including DCOps, Networking, Safety, Construction, and Security to remove roadblocks.
• Ambassadorship: Host strategic site visits for internal and external executives. Partner with Government Affairs to manage engagements with public officials during key milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Data Center Operations

Team Management

Linux

Networking

Shift Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team manages the state-of-the-art data center infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will lead a distributed team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of servers and components.

Your role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration with Cloud, Networking, Safety and Security, and KPI-driven performance to keep our