Technical Operations Manager, Third-Party Data Centers

Google•Sterling, VA

10d•$164,000 - $237,000

About The Position

The Technical Operations Manager owns facility operations at third-party-operated data center co-location sites within a campus, with tactical and strategic accountability. The role performs operational assessments and risk analysis, manages risk, and oversees technical and team leads as they complete maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain equipment to global standards. The manager also supports site selection and engages stakeholders on current work and strategic decisions. The position is part of Google’s Technical Infrastructure team, which develops and maintains data centers and other infrastructure supporting Google’s products and services.

Requirements

Associate 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.
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/trade experience.
Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and engineering.
Ability to forecast resource requirements in a data-driven way.

Responsibilities

Perform operational assessments and risk analysis, and actively manage risk at third-party-operated sites.
Own co-location site facility operations within a campus, with full tactical and strategic accountability for the area.
Oversee technical and team leads in completing required maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to maintain equipment to global standards.
Support the site selection process using operational and technical knowledge.
Engage stakeholders to keep them informed about current work and discuss strategic decisions.