Operations Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, along with 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. Your background includes at least 3 years of experience in people and team management, showcasing your ability to lead and improve team dynamics. You have a strong understanding of managing technical, vendor, agreement management, or delivery teams, and you are comfortable working non-standard hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Your experience includes leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives, and you have a proven track record of initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment. You are well-versed in data center environments, building and operating large-scale infrastructure, network, compute architecture, and Linux/Unix system administration. Your problem-solving skills are excellent, allowing you to tackle complex challenges effectively.

What you'll do

As an Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing the quality installation of server hardware and components. You will take charge of complicated installations and troubleshooting, ensuring that your team installs, configures, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and server software efficiently. You will support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs, collaborating with other teams to ensure that environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported. Your role will require you to drive the safety culture within the team while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and development.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind powerful search technology. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the efficiency and safety of data center operations. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.