[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 · Lima, OH # Data Center Operations Site Lead Lima, OH, USA Manager or lead Data & Analytics Listed on Alphabet’s official careers site. Listed as of October 23, 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/118991284621714118-data-center-operations-site-lead) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Data Center Operations Site Lead ## Job description ### Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience managing site wide or inter-site technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components. 5 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership. 5 years of experience developing and managing managers. Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and performance management (e.g., KPIs/SLO attainment). Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required. ### Preferred qualifications Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. Demonstrated passion for operations, people management, and leadership. 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. In this role, you will manage a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain critical hardware and server software. You will own outcomes for deployment and ongoing maintenance involving networks, storage, compute and AI infrastructure, while leading project teams through high-risk operational transitions and developing comprehensive contingency plans. 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're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge 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. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ### US $205000 - $285000 (USD) + 25% 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 23, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Lima, OH, USA[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/118991284621714118-data-center-operations-site-lead) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Data Center Facilities Technician II, Generators](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/312151bb42f05b36f6e0/) Lima, OH, USA ### [Facility Manager, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/01c1d6c5d724d155ee82/) Lima, OH, USA ### [Site Lead Data Center Operations Facilities Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/3c5654782cbd82e3301c/) Lima, OH, USA ### [AI Data Engineer I, Professional Services, Google Cloud](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/9044563d8237440c60ec/) Austin, TX, USA +1 more ### [AI and Data Governance Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/08f35ff5f8a91988c2f8/) Sunnyvale, CA, USA +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Center Site Manager, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/803eac3571f24e5171a7/) Apple · Prineville, United States of America ### [Site Lead, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/c9829190fba99cefa95b/) Oracle · Ashburn, VA, United States ### [Site Lead, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/72c12891b7769488af5f/) Oracle · Chicago, IL, United States ### [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 OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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