Data Center Project Manager - UAE National Only, Critical Projects Implementation (CPI)

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - Dubai Branch; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - Dubai Branch is looking for a Data Center Project Manager to oversee project management for modifying existing data center infrastructure in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of vendor management experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and 5+ years in data center engineering. This role supports operational excellence, ensuring quality and project execution while working with diverse teams. A commitment to hiring UAE nationals is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience required.
• 4+ years of relevant work in data center or critical environment.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License preferred.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects modifying existing infrastructure for new equipment.
• Oversee construction activities and budget ownership.
• Ensure total project quality and create commissioning plans.
• Support operations through best practices and troubleshooting.

Skills

Vendor management experience

Data center engineering

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables affecting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

AWS has an exciting Data Center Project Manager opportunity in Dubai available for a UAE national with a family book. AWS is committed to contributing towards the UAE’s goal of employing 75,000 Emiratis in the private sector.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Project management and oversight of construction activities related to modifying existing infrastructure for installing new or replacing end-of-life equipment, including scope, timeline, and budget ownership.
• Provide project management for initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
• Electrical design and review of designs for optimizing existing data centers.
• Construction/project package drawing review.
• Create project scope, request for proposals, and capital requests.
• Ensure total project quality, create commissioning plans, and oversee execution.
• Record and report key metrics to team members and management.
• Support operations by reviewing procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis for equipment or electrical failures.
• Work with contractors and vendors to deliver efficient and high‑quality project turnovers.
• Lead within the group and across internal and external teams that support the data center.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience
• 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of construction or project management experience
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
• Experience in vendor management, data center or other critical environment, and data center engineering or operations
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

About the Team

We value diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. We offer flexibility, ongoing learning experiences, and mentorship and career growth resources.

If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think big, and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more information, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.