Data Center Ops Site Lead: Strategy & Growth

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

Job summary

Google Lima, OH, USA is seeking a Data Center Operations Site Lead to manage a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians responsible for install, config, test, troubleshoot, and maintain critical hardware and server software.

You will own outcomes for deployment and ongoing maintenance across networks, storage, compute and AI infrastructure, lead high-risk transitions, and develop contingency plans while aligning with global objectives and safety culture.

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 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 (KPIs/SLO).
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules.

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 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

Bachelor's degree

10 years site tech leadership

5 years data center leadership

5 years developing managers

Process optimization

KPIs/SLOs

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Google Lima, OH, USA is seeking a Data Center Operations Site Lead to manage a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians responsible for install, config, test, troubleshoot, and maintain critical hardware and server software.

You will own outcomes for deployment and ongoing maintenance across networks, storage, compute and AI infrastructure, lead high-risk transitions, and develop contingency plans while aligning with global objectives and safety culture.