Technical Operations Manager, Third-Party Data Centers

Google's Third-Party Data Center Operations team is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to oversee their colocation facilities. This role is crucial in providing technical due diligence for site selection and maintaining vendor-operated data centers. As part of the Technical Infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for the reliable operation of mechanical and electrical infrastructure, working closely with vendor operators to ensure success.

The position involves managing colocation operations for electrical, cooling, and IT infrastructure, requiring close collaboration with Google's Data Center Engineering team, Hardware Operations, Network Infrastructure, and third-party vendors. You'll be the operations organization's representative, ensuring operability, maintainability, and reliability of Google's assets.

This role offers an opportunity to work with Google's Technical Infrastructure team, which is fundamental to keeping Google's extensive product portfolio running. The team takes pride in being the "engineers' engineers," maintaining networks and data centers while building next-generation Google platforms. You'll be part of a team that ensures users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations and facilities management, particularly in data center environments. You'll need strong analytical skills for operational assessment and risk analysis, along with the ability to work effectively in a global environment. This position offers the chance to impact Google's infrastructure operations significantly while working with cutting-edge technology and world-class teams.

Working at Google also means being part of a company that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to building a representative workforce and creating a culture of belonging. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading technology companies while working on critical infrastructure that powers Google's services globally.