Technical Operations Compliance Manager, Third Party Data Centers

Madrid, Spain·Added 1 month ago

Google

24 open roles

What they offer

  • €84,000 - €86,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €4,600 - €4,690 a month after tax, or €5,000 - €5,130 under the Beckham regime.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

What they ask for

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 9+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

The role

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). You provide daily assistance to senior technicians as you read blueprints/schematics, conduct tours of systems and assess their working order.

As a master of exceptional practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures.

As a part of the Technical Operations Manager within Third-Party Data Center Operations EMEA, your mission is to ensure the highest levels of digital operational resilience, safety, and regulatory compliance across all third-party data center partnerships. You will lead comprehensive audit programs and foster cross-functional excellence with local metro Target Operating Model (TOM), Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams safeguards the stability of the digital value chain and ensures a consistent provision of services.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.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary Third-Party Data Center Operations (3PDCOPs) representative for all CAP audits, coordinating with local managers to demonstrate site operational resilience.
  • Develop audit plans and verify service provider evidence, like maintenance logs, to ensure critical infrastructure is properly serviced.
  • Partner with the CAP team to address deficiencies, applying risk-based tools to prioritize issues, set remediation deadlines, and ensure compliance.
  • Track drill outcomes and simulations (e.g., ORD/iORD) to document improvements and ensure resilience exercises are executed to standard.
  • Deliver detailed reports and use analytic dashboards to communicate audit trends, site performance, and overall EMEA compliance posture to leadership.

How you'll work

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

Frankfurt, Germany; Zürich, Switzerland; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy; Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy; Middenmeer, Netherlands; Warsaw, Poland; Falun, Sweden; London, UK

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 9 years of experience in technical compliance, facility management, or operations for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
  • Experience with critical data center infrastructure, specifically power distribution, cooling systems, and safety protocols.
  • Experience leading and fronting both internal and external compliance audits for technical facilities.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% across the EMEA region to conduct site visits and audits.

Nice to have

  • Experience validating and executing Integrated Operational Readiness Drills (iORD) and emergency response simulations.
  • Experience reviewing and verifying technical maintenance logs and documentation from third-party service providers to ensure Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence.
  • Familiarity with emerging European regulations and international operational standards relevant to data center compliance.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive audit plans and use analytical dashboards to communicate risk tiers to executive management.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational resilience, identify deficiencies in infrastructure failover, and maintain peak performance across third-party facility partnerships.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Germany: €112000 - €114000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Spain: €84000 - €86000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

France: €94000 - €96000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Italy: €78000 - €79500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Netherlands: €114000 - €116000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Poland: zł280000 - zł287000 (PLN) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Sweden: kr920000 - kr940000 (SEK) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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How they hire

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do6–8 weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Assessments

    Online test · Not every role

    You may be asked to take the Google Hiring Assessment (workstyle skills) and, for some roles, role-related assessments such as a coding exercise.

  3. Recruiter conversations

    With a recruiter · Phone call · 1–2 sessions

    One or two shorter conversations assessing key skills, sharing information about the organisation and team, and asking about your preferences such as location.

  4. Project work

    In your own time · Not every role

    For some roles, a small project before interviews: a case study, writing or code samples.

  5. Interviews

    With a rotating cast of Googlers

    A panel of structured interviews, over video or in person, with a rotating cast of Googlers; open-ended role-related questions scored against the same rubric for every candidate, no brainteasers.

  6. Decision and offer · With a recruiter

  • Structured interviews: every candidate for a role is scored against the same rubric; no brainteasers.
  • AI tools are not permitted during interviews.
  • For some roles, pre-selected interviews happen virtually before final interviews onsite.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, advertising technologies, and artificial intelligence. As one of the world's largest and most influential tech firms, Google operates at a massive scale, serving billions of users globally and employing over 180,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Google has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hosting teams across engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, data-driven decision making, and a work environment that values innovation and collaboration. For international professionals, Google offers a highly multicultural environment, English as a common working language, and competitive compensation packages, making it a highly attractive destination for relocating to Spain.

Industry
Technology
Founded
1998
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Mountain View, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
google.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Google's Spanish offices are primarily in Madrid and Barcelona, with roles spanning engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security.
  • English is the working language at Google, so international hires can integrate without needing Spanish fluency upfront.
  • Google offers relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many regions, including Spain.
  • The company is known for high compensation, strong benefits, and a culture that emphasizes innovation and work-life balance.
  • Google Cloud and AI/ML teams in Spain are actively growing, creating opportunities for engineers and technical consultants.
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