Data Center Operations Area Lead

Google•Haskell, TX

5d•$205,000 - $285,000

About The Position

As the Area Lead, you will lead multiple operations teams across a geographic area, overseeing the operational health and efficiency of Google data centers. You will guide electrical, cooling, and controls technicians, plant engineers, facility managers, and program managers, using technical depth and management expertise to develop teams and lead through change in a dynamic environment. You will be accountable for team performance and well-being, career development, execution against KPIs, maturation of tools and systems, and collaborative definition of future processes, systems, and infrastructure. The role leads strategy and ongoing operations across Google’s data center portfolio in the area, including large-scale electrical and cooling infrastructure and new greenfield site turn-up. It also draws on domain expertise to improve data center design and optimize equipment and operations for next-generation facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
12 years of experience managing technical teams responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.
3 years of experience developing and managing managers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment.
Excellent people management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

Oversee strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact at a site, and drive site-level programs and initiatives.
Apply domain expertise to improve data center design and optimize equipment and operations for next-generation data centers.
Lead the strategy and ongoing operation of Google’s growing portfolio of data centers within the area.
Lead large-scale electrical and cooling infrastructure operations at data center campuses within the area.
Drive new greenfield site turn-up within the area, including hiring, coaching, and team building.
Lead multiple operations teams and support their performance, well-being, and career development.
Ensure execution against KPIs, mature existing tools and systems, and collaborate on future processes, systems, and infrastructure.