Data Center Operations Lead

Google; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining server hardware and networking components across Google's data centers.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff, align priorities with stakeholders, and implement short- and long-term strategies while ensuring security and reliability of critical infrastructure. The role may require off-hours support and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in the data centre and set/communicate priorities that support organisational goals.
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, providing feedback and coaching.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor and execute security and operational procedures in the data centre, and track/analyse trends to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Project management

Flexible hours

Infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Google is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining server hardware and networking components across Google's data centers.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff, align priorities with stakeholders, and implement short- and long-term strategies while ensuring security and reliability of critical infrastructure. The role may require off-hours support and travel as needed.