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Manager, Data Center Server Operations

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Skien, NorwayFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Google Hardware Operations Manager role responsible for leading a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and components, and driving improvements through data analytics and project management.

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.
  • 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
  • Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • Experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
  • Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux). Experience with developing network architecture.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Skills

Required:Team leadershipData center operationsLinux system administrationNetwork architecture
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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