Central Operations Manager – Google Recuritment


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Position Summary:

In this role you will provide the leadership and operations management around three core functions of the Data Center, Central Operations Team: leadership for Data Center Operations Control systems (e.g. PLC, UI, alarming), Infrastructure product quality (e.g. MTBF of DIMMs, HDD and FPY of product platforms (servers)), and development of a function to drive improved interface across change control, communication, and improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an improve cross-functional team interface between Engineering, Implementation, and field users of control systems (alarms, user interface).
  • Develop and drive strategy, execution, and improvements to key metrics, performance, and outcomes for Infrastructure Product/Process quality (FPY, MTBF/MTBR).
  • Manage managers and individual contributors on globally distributed teams of varied sizes.
  • Develop business processes and teams to improve the processes around change management, global communications, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to establish bi-annual objectives and execution.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Ability to operate in a technical environment (agile, adaptable).
  • Working knowledge and application of lean principles: statistical process control, six sigma, value stream mapping, standard work, kaizen events.
  • 10 years of leadership in operations, data center operations, Infrastructure, or technology based business units.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience as a facilities manager or operations manager or chief engineer including leading technical teams.
  • Experience with controls system leadership (e.g. PLC, ladder logic, UI, alarms, I/O, etc.).