[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Alphabet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Alphabet · Houston, TX # Data Center Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers Houston, TX, USA Manager or lead Data & Analytics Listed on Alphabet’s official careers site. Listed as of October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/73854010871685830-data-center-operations-manager-third-party-data-centers) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Data Center Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers ## Job description ### Minimum 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. ### Preferred qualifications 10 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. Experience working with third-party colocation providers. About the job Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ### US $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Houston, TX, USA[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/73854010871685830-data-center-operations-manager-third-party-data-centers) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Data Center Technician II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/2ce23681e2b262fa9c13/) Houston, TX, USA ### [Manager, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/fa09b341d74802c26eaa/) Houston, TX, USA ### [ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Machine Learning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/b7e9e76f0e8d14e63219/) Sunnyvale, CA, USA ### [Agentic Data Analytics Sales Specialist, Google Cloud](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/16000cf4a4701be28561/) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Agentic Data Cloud Customer Engineer II, Google Cloud](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/412ba8e9e0c0ad05b60d/) New York, NY, USA +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Center IT Operations Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/da2e793b1d372cfda977/) Microsoft · United States, Georgia, Fayetteville ### [Data Center Customer Operations Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/9ea848aa29be46874a15/) Equinix · Culpeper, Virginia, United States ### [Data Center Customer Operations Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/b9788feb947800e5050c/) Equinix · San Jose, California, United States ### [Risk Management - Third Party Data - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/e57e4b86516e8f12a851/) JPMorganChase · Wilmington, DE, United States ### [Orion Test Operations Engineer-Entry Level - Third Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e742c2fc2bf0f1bbb60a/) Lockheed Martin · Kennedy Space Center, FL OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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