Data Center Site Operations Leader

Google; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Google

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a Data Center Operations team responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining server hardware and components.

The role involves overseeing complex installations, coordinating with Facilities, Security, and NetOps, and driving safety and reliability across global operations. Competitive pay includes equity and a 25% bonus target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
• 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
• 5 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
• Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux) and developing network architecture.
• 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 safety culture at the site, advocating 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; actively lead succession planning and build a talent pipeline.
• Manage localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while identifying opportunities for process optimization.
• Align and guide site partners—including Facilities (DCOps), Security, GSO-L, Construction (DCS) and NetOps—to ensure seamless operational coordination without direct reporting authority.

Skills

Team leadership

Data center ops

Linux

Networking architecture

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Google is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a Data Center Operations team responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining server hardware and components.

The role involves overseeing complex installations, coordinating with Facilities, Security, and NetOps, and driving safety and reliability across global operations. Competitive pay includes equity and a 25% bonus target.