Data Center Operations Manager, Third Shift

Google•Kansas City, MO

4d•$138,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Data Center Operations Manager provides on-shift leadership for Google’s Technical Infrastructure team, helping maintain the data centers, networks, and computing platforms that support Google’s products. The role includes performance management and escalation support during third shift, as well as collaboration to resolve issues affecting global computing and network architecture. The manager hires, coaches, and develops a team while aligning data center priorities with company objectives. The role also drives a collaborative site safety culture and supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs, including investigating, resolving, and reporting environmental and safety incidents. The position’s regular hours are 11:00 PM–7:30 AM. The role requires the ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, and on shift-based schedules. Compensation in the U.S. is $138,000–$200,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Excellent strategic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated on-shift leadership, performance management, and escalation support during regular business hours (11:00 PM–7:30 AM, third shift).
Work with others to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for global computing and network architecture.
Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals.
Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
Implement and drive the site’s safety culture while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams.
Ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.