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Data Center Operations Manager, Hardware Operations

Google· Facilities Management
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Council Bluffs, IA, USA$138k - $200k + equityFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Leader of Data Center Technicians responsible for the physical infrastructure behind Google’s search technology, overseeing security, maintenance, and networking, with a focus on strategy, budgeting, and process improvements within a global enterprise data center environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Team leadershipStrategic planningSecurity and operational proceduresMaintenance and repair
Nice to have:Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Benefits

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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