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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations Manager - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Fort Wayne, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $173,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Network Architecture, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9104810995234D20954F69D3254EB78F/job/ ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. * 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams. * 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. * Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required., * Experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and service delivery. * Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network and compute architecture and life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration. * Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. * Demonstrated strong performance and experience with data gathering, analysis and presentation skills. * Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. ## Description Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting., * Lead a team of individuals, setting and communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance, development, provide feedback and coaching. * Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture. * 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. ## Related Videos - [From Cloud Racks to Control Cabinets: Operating Kubernetes on Edge Devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100160-from-cloud-racks-to-control-cabinets-operating-kubernetes-on-edge-devices) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [A Deep Dive on How To Leverage the NVIDIA GB200 for Ultra-Fast Training and Inference on Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1625-a-deep-dive-on-how-to-leverage-the-nvidia-gb200-for-ultra-fast-training-and-inference-on-kubernetes) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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