Data Center Site Manager
About The Position
The Data Center Site Manager supports the operation and strategic oversight of co-location data center facilities within an assigned area or region. The role contributes operational and technical knowledge to site selection, assesses third-party co-location sites for operational risks, and is accountable for facility operations tactically and strategically. The manager engages stakeholders on current work and strategic decisions, and oversees technical and team leads in completing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to meet global standards. The broader Data Center team designs and operates electrical, mechanical, HVAC, power, and control systems. The posting also describes facility operations work including inspecting, maintaining, and repairing systems; improving efficiency and reducing operational costs; meeting environmental and safety standards; and responding to performance issues and outages. The team supports Google's AI and infrastructure capabilities at global scale.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in electrical, mechanical/HVAC, or controls work in an industrial or commercial environment.
- 5 years of experience in a data center or facilities environment.
- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds of equipment and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.
- Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations or shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Reliability Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience communicating effectively with all levels of an organization, including executives.
- Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and engineering.
- Ability to forecast resource requirements using data.
Responsibilities
- Support the site selection process using operational and technical knowledge.
- Perform operational assessments and risk analyses of third-party co-location sites.
- Own facility operations at co-location sites within an assigned area or region, with tactical and strategic accountability.
- Engage stakeholders to keep them informed about current work and discuss strategic decisions.
- Oversee technical and team leads as they complete required maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to maintain equipment to global standards.
Benefits
- 20% bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits are referenced, with further information linked on Google's benefits page, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
