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# Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

- **Company:** Google
- **Location:** Kronstorf, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €108,000.0 - €110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/457A56ADF729408EB060C41A25CEA39A/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.

 * 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
 * 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or delivery teams.
 * Experience working in critical environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network, compute architecture and life cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

Preferred qualifications:

 * Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
 * Experience in leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
 * Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering various and collaborative team environment.
 * Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
 * Ability to speak and write in German fluently to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

## 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, 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.