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# Senior Manager, Data Center Operations

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** Haskell, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $205,000.0 - $286,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Data Centers, Linux, Network Architecture, Computer Equipment
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9E6E6F5B95364947BFE3CDDD7AA6D22E/job/

## About the Role

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain., * Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

 * 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
 * 3 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
 * 3 years of experience developing and managing managers.
 * Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux) and developing network architecture.
 * Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required., * Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure.
 * Experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
 * Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
 * Knowledge of networks and computer hardware architecture, including maintenance and repair
 * Demonstrated passion for operations and people management.

## Description

* Lead a team of individuals, set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
 * Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
 * Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
 * Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
 * Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.


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