Data Center Operations Lead: Facilities & Engineering

Google; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 164,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a seasoned Data Center Manager to lead and optimize critical facilities operations. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, mentor managers, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety standards across global data centers.

The role demands a decade of leadership within technical teams, strong collaboration with cross-functional units, and a track record of reducing costs without compromising reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience managing technical teams responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.
• Experience mentoring or developing managers.

Responsibilities

• Own compliance activities for a data center and analyze results for global data centers.
• Lead monitoring of data center systems operations and control site activities to minimize risk and ensure effective responses to excursions.
• Oversee adherence to facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally and drive improvements to policies and programs.
• Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at a site, and drive site-level programs.
• Enhance data center design to optimize equipment and operations for next generation data centers.

Skills

Team management

Mentoring managers

Data center operations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google is seeking a seasoned Data Center Manager to lead and optimize critical facilities operations. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, mentor managers, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety standards across global data centers.

The role demands a decade of leadership within technical teams, strong collaboration with cross-functional units, and a track record of reducing costs without compromising reliability.