Facilities Manager, Data Center Operations

Google•The Dalles, OR

3d•$138,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Facilities Manager, Data Center Operations role is part of Google's AI and Infrastructure team, which delivers AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. The team supports Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and Google users worldwide, and works across areas including AI models, computing power, platforms, TPUs, Vertex AI, global networking, data center operations, and systems research. The role manages data center operations and technical teams responsible for electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure. It leads compliance, operational monitoring, risk reduction, facility and maintenance programs, and efforts to improve operating efficiency and environmental impact. The position also contributes expertise to the design of next-generation data centers. Individual pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US salary range is $138,000–$200,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in mission-critical systems operations, such as power generation, data centers, refineries, chip fabrication, chemical processing, or other high-consequence environments.
Experience collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
Understanding of operations and maintenance of electrical, control, and mechanical systems in a data center environment.
Ability to develop and grow team members through coaching, mentoring, and training.
Excellent people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Own data center compliance activities and analyze compliance results globally; ensure regional and global teams follow project and schedule guidelines and Google design standards.
Lead monitoring of data center systems operations and control site activities to minimize risk and ensure effective responses to operational excursions.
Lead efforts to ensure sites follow facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally, and improve those policies and programs.
Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at a site; drive site-level programs and initiatives.
Apply subdomain expertise and experience to enhance data center design and optimize equipment and operations for next-generation data centers.