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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations Manager - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** St. George, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Management, Computer Clusters, Data Centers, Systems Theories, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Google Cloud, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d79af6ee422c72b5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. * 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. * 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams. * Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required., * Bachelor's degree in Business Process Management, Operations, Industrial/Process Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. * 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams. ## 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. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more., * Foster a collaborative team environment and effectively communicate business priorities. * Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations. * Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals and demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site. * Manage the implementation of projects within the team and ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. 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