Data Center Operations Manager

Google Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 138,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a Data Center Technician team, ensuring quality server hardware installations and reliable infrastructure.

You will guide configuration, testing, and maintenance of servers and networking gear, and manage small projects within larger installations. You will monitor performance, address issues, and partner with area leads, site managers, and teams like DCOps and Security to drive efficiency.

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 weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components.
• Troubleshoot complex installations and ensure infrastructure reliability.
• Lead configuration, testing, and maintenance of servers and networking equipment.
• Manage small project teams on larger installations and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor performance and collaborate with site leadership and partner teams to ensure operational efficiency.
• Hire, coach, and develop the team and foster a safety culture.

Skills

Team management

Contract and vendor management

Shift work readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

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 weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift‑based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications

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

About the job

As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing the quality installation of server hardware and components, troubleshooting complex installations, and ensuring the reliability of the infrastructure. You will lead the configuration, testing, and maintenance of servers and networking equipment, manage small project teams on larger installations, and develop contingency plans.

You will proactively monitor performance, anticipate potential issues, and collaborate closely with the area lead, site manager, peer OMs, and partnering teams such as DCOps, Security, and GSO‑L to ensure optimal operational efficiency. You will also foster a collaborative team environment, identify and resolve problems, hire, coach, and develop the team, implement a safety culture, and manage project implementation.

Pay: US: $138,000 – $201,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

EEO Statement

Google is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal history, or any other basis protected by law.