Data Center Hardware Operations Manager

Google LLC•Stillwater, OK

32d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
Experience in developing and managing managers.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
Experience with developing network architecture.
Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for the global computing and network architecture.
Manage the implementation of projects within the team and effectively communicate business priorities and facilitate operations to following shift leads.
Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals and demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering collaborative team environment.
Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

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