Global Data Center Ops Leader (Hardware)

Google; Monrovia (IN); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians, ensuring quality installation and complex troubleshooting of server hardware and components. You will oversee configurations of networks, routers, hubs, and switches, drive cross-functional initiatives, and develop contingency plans for major installations.

The role requires strategic leadership and global collaboration to enable scalable, reliable infrastructure across Google’s data

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.
• 3 years of experience developing and managing managers.
• Experience in building consensus, resolving operational trade-offs, and driving results across independent cross-functional site organizations (e.g., DCOps, NetOps, Security) without direct reporting authority.
• 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

• Lead a team of managers and individuals. Set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• 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.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware servers

Linux

Networking

Strategic initiatives

Education

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

Tools

Linux operating systems

Network architecture

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians, ensuring quality installation and complex troubleshooting of server hardware and components. You will oversee configurations of networks, routers, hubs, and switches, drive cross-functional initiatives, and develop contingency plans for major installations.

The role requires strategic leadership and global collaboration to enable scalable, reliable infrastructure across Google’s data