Data Center Operations and Maintenance Manager
Description For Data Center Operations and Maintenance Manager
Google's Data Center team is seeking a Data Center Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead sophisticated facility operations. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, overseeing critical electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in Google's state-of-the-art data centers.
The position requires a strong background in facilities management and engineering, with the successful candidate leading teams responsible for maintaining and operating complex systems in a critical facilities environment. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring Google's technical infrastructure runs smoothly, managing everything from daily operations to strategic improvements.
Key aspects of the role include developing cost-effective operational strategies, managing performance issues, and ensuring environmental and safety standards are met. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while leading teams, managing budgets, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
The role offers the opportunity to work with Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to keeping Google's vast product portfolio running. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in being "engineers' engineers," constantly innovating and improving systems to provide the best possible user experience.
This position is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills, has experience in critical facilities management, and can communicate effectively in both English and French. You'll be joining a company known for its innovative culture, commitment to sustainability, and global impact.
Benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies. The role is based in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium, offering the chance to work in a key European technology hub.
Responsibilities For Data Center Operations and Maintenance Manager
- Plan and execute campus operational budgets, expense forecasting, and manage established budgets
- Set strategy and plan deployments across multiple sites
- Lead efforts to integrate Google-wide strategy and execution with internal and external business partners
- Create strategy for cost effective operations, focused on total cost of ownership
- Demonstrate critical thinking and innovation in approaching traditional data center and emergent challenges
Requirements For Data Center Operations and Maintenance Manager
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in critical facilities management including facility, technical, and team management
- Experience managing a mission critical facilities portfolio
- Master's degree in an Engineering field (preferred)
- Experience as a Facilities Manager or Chief Engineer at a data center or related environment
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment
- Effective people management and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate in French and English fluently
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