Logistics Operations Manager, Cloud Logistics

About the Job

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $111000 - $160000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day logistics operations management of multiple data center locations.
  
• Create, lead, and support cross-functional company initiatives/projects.
  
• Manage and monitor metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements. Drive alignment and prioritization of initiatives in a changing environment with many interdependencies.
• Manage quarterly budgets, invoice control, and capital improvement projects. Manage relationships with multiple internal customers at data centers.
• Recognize improvement opportunities to the cost or quality of services to be provided. Be proactive in turning these thoughts into a documented business case, present the business case to peers and management for approval, and provide ongoing project management.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in a customer or client-facing operations management role supporting data center logistics.
• 5 years of experience building relationships with stakeholders or clients.
  
• 5 years of experience identifying issues in processes and creating solutions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive these changes.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree.
  
• 5 years of experience analyzing data and generating business insights in order to guide business decisions.
  
• Experience with data center logistics.