Senior Director, Third Party Data Center Operat...
@ Google

Sunnyvale, CA
$350,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 15 hours ago

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About the Role

As the Senior Director, Third Party Data Center Operations at Google, you will lead a geographically distributed team of operations managers and program managers, responsible for the health, delivery, and efficiency of Google’s Third Party Data Centers. This role demands a strategy focused on technical and operational excellence to meet customer expectations and support the largest cloud computer in the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and development for third party data centers globally.
  • Manage vendors for hyperscale electrical, mechanical, and cooling infrastructure operations.
  • Oversee incident management programs, including risk mitigation and remediation.
  • Engage with customers to ensure their operational needs are met.
  • Manage budget, resource planning, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in data center operations with 20 years of technical management experience, including support operations and team management for 100+ technical resources and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of managerial experience and a proven track record in high-performance data center operation roles with escalating responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $298,000-$414,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation is determined by role, level, location, skills, and experience.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Center Operations
  • Technical Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Incident Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Resource Coordination
  • Operational Excellence
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Cloud Infrastructure

How to Get Hired at Google

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight data center and vendor management experience.
  • Emphasize leadership: Detail examples of managing large teams.
  • Align relevant skills: Mention incident management and operational strategies.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing strategic problem-solving and leadership.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study data center operational standards.
Review incident management tools.
Analyze vendor management strategies.
Understand budget planning and resource allocation.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your leadership style clearly.
Explain handling conflicts with vendors.
Provide examples of team motivation.
Discuss managing cross-geography teams.

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