Technical Operations Manager, Third-Party Data Centers
About The Position
The Technical Operations Manager is responsible for operational aspects of Google’s third-party co-location data centers, including electrical, cooling, and IT infrastructure. The role partners with Google Data Center engineering teams, hardware operations, network infrastructure, and third-party data center vendors and operators to ensure Google assets are operable, maintainable, and reliable. The manager represents the operations organization and owns facility operations for co-location sites within an area or region, with tactical and strategic accountability. The role supports site selection and assesses the operational risks of third-party facilities. It oversees technical and team leads as they complete maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, and engages stakeholders to communicate current work and discuss strategic decisions. The position is part of Google’s AI and Infrastructure team, which delivers large-scale AI and computing infrastructure.
Requirements
- Associate degree, trade school certification, other certified training in Industrial Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Reliability Engineering, 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 critical facilities environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Reliability Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience communicating effectively with all levels of an organization, including senior executives.
- Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and engineering.
- Ability to forecast resource requirements in a data-driven way.
Responsibilities
- Support site selection through operational and technical knowledge.
- Perform operational assessments and risk analyses of third-party co-location sites.
- Own facility operations for co-location sites within an 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 in completing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to maintain equipment to Google’s global standard.
Benefits
- 20% bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
