Technical Operations Manager, Data Center Operational Audits

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Description For Technical Operations Manager, Data Center Operational Audits

Google's Third Party Data Center Operations team is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to oversee data center operational audits in Madrid, Spain. This role is crucial for providing technical due diligence for site selection and maintaining the quality of vendor-operated data centers. The position involves working with the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of data centers, collaborating closely with vendor operators to ensure success.

As a Technical Operations Manager, you'll be deeply involved in colocation operations for electrical, cooling, and IT infrastructure. You'll work alongside Google's Data Center Engineering team, Hardware Operations, Network Infrastructure, and third-party vendors. The role focuses on operability, maintainability, and reliability of Google's assets.

The position is part of Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is responsible for building and maintaining the architecture that powers Google's product portfolio. The team takes pride in being the engineers' engineers, maintaining networks, and ensuring optimal user experience.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data center technology, manage critical infrastructure, and contribute to Google's global operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, operational assessment capabilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Benefits include working for a company committed to diversity and inclusion, with a strong focus on work-life balance and professional development. The role offers the chance to impact Google's global infrastructure while working with some of the most advanced data center technologies in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Technical Operations Manager, Data Center Operational Audits

  • Support the site selection process through operational and technical knowledge
  • Perform operational assessment and risk analysis of third-party colocation sites
  • Own colocation sites facility operation within an area/region, with full accountability for this area tactical and strategical
  • Keep main stakeholders informed about current work and discuss decisions and directions with them
  • Contribute to focus area strategy and setting strategy for local groups

Requirements For Technical Operations Manager, Data Center Operational Audits

  • Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7 years of experience in operations management and facilities management
  • Experience in Critical Facility Operation Management
  • Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure
  • Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment
  • Ability to perform operational assessment and risk analysis of third-party sites
  • Ability to forecast resource requirements
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

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