Technical Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers

Google • Sterling, VA

6h • $115,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components).

As an advocate for best practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly. In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.

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 are the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our 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.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000-$165,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in Electrical (e.g., electrical testing equipment or electrical distribution) in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of OSHA standard safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data centers, hospitals, or power plants.
• Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems used in a data center environment (e.g., feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units).
• Ability to communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data center systems.

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical ability and operational insights to drive data-driven site selection, ensuring new locations align with long-term scalability and infrastructure requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive operational audits and risk mitigation analyses for third-party co-location facilities to guarantee uptime and compliance with organizational standards.
• Exercise end-to-end tactical oversight of regional co-location operations, maintaining full accountability for facility performance, budget adherence, and service delivery.
• Optimize Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) infrastructure across designated locations, providing high-tier operational support to ensure seamless cloud-to-data center integration.
• Direct multi-disciplinary technical teams in the execution of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring all infrastructure meets or exceeds rigorous global uptime standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree