Data Center Operations Manager

Google Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Job summary

Google Fort Wayne is hiring a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for installing, configuring, testing and maintaining server hardware and related networking components. You will oversee complex installations and troubleshoot issues, ensuring high-quality deployments in a fast-paced data center environment.

The role requires managing technical teams, strong experience in data center infrastructure, and the ability to work non-standard hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components.
• Take charge of complicated installations and troubleshooting.
• Install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software (Linux cluster).
• Configure complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols.
• Possibly lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

Skills

Team management

Vendor management

Contract management

Data center operations

Linux/Unix administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Google Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Note: This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and service delivery.
• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network and compute architecture and life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Demonstrated strong performance and experience with data gathering, analysis and presentation skills.
• Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Lead a team of individuals, setting and communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance, development, provide feedback and coaching.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

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