Data Center Server Operations Manager

Google•Saint George, SC

18h•$164,000 - $237,000

About The Position

The Data Center Server Operations Manager manages a team of Data Center Technicians and oversees data center and facility operations to meet organizational goals and Service Level Objectives (SLOs). The role oversees the quality installation of server hardware and components and leads complicated installations and troubleshooting. The manager hires, coaches, and develops staff, sets team priorities, and partners with stakeholders to implement short- and long-term strategies. The role also executes security and operational procedures, analyzes trends for improvement, and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and infrastructure. The Global Server Operations team monitors the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology. The Technical Infrastructure team develops and maintains data centers and networks and builds Google platforms. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The US salary range is $164,000–$237,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience managing technical teams responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and their components.
Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
Experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
Experience with different operating systems, such as Linux.
Experience developing network architecture.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
Communicate priorities and facilitate handoff of operations to following shift leads.
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 business goals.
Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
Implement and drive the safety culture at the site while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Oversee quality installation of server hardware and components, and take charge of complicated installations and troubleshooting.
Manage data center and facility operations to meet organizational goals and Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
Set team priorities and partner with stakeholders to implement short- and long-term strategies.
Execute security and operational procedures, analyze trends for improvement, and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and infrastructure.