Data Center Operations Lead — Global Infra & Equity

Google; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google’s Hardware Operations team seeks a Manager to lead Data Center Technicians and ensure high-quality installation and maintenance of server hardware and components.

You will guide a team through complex deployments, oversee networks, storage, compute, and AI infrastructure, and own outcomes for deployment and ongoing maintenance while driving safety, performance metrics, and a strong contingency plan. You’ll work in a global, fast-paced environment supporting Google's scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience managing site wide or inter-site technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
• 5 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
• 5 years of experience developing and managing managers.
• Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and performance management (e.g., KPIs/SLO attainment).
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the site-level server operations team, ensuring all priorities are consistent with global company objectives.
• Implement and drive a robust safety culture at the site, advocating for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives to foster a secure and collaborative environment.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers and technicians. Lead succession planning and build a robust talent pipeline.
• Be accountable for localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while identifying opportunities for process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational leadership

KPI management

Shift work flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google’s Hardware Operations team seeks a Manager to lead Data Center Technicians and ensure high-quality installation and maintenance of server hardware and components.

You will guide a team through complex deployments, oversee networks, storage, compute, and AI infrastructure, and own outcomes for deployment and ongoing maintenance while driving safety, performance metrics, and a strong contingency plan. You’ll work in a global, fast-paced environment supporting Google's scale.