Data Center Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

Amazon Inc.; Paulínia; On-site; BRL 350,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Data Center Project Manager for the Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team.

You will lead complex construction projects inside AWS data centers, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems to improve space, power, and cooling utilization. You will work with diverse engineers and operations staff, own project execution from planning to completion, ensure safety and compliance, and travel 50–75% between sites in São Paulo area to support

Qualifications

• Experience in data centers or similar critical environments.
• Experience managing large, complex construction projects (MEP).
• Willingness to travel 50–75% across SP region.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Identify improvements and deploy innovative operational solutions.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project goals.
• Ensure safety, schedule, and budget alignment.

Skills

Data center experience

Construction management

Vendor management

Electrical/MEP knowledge

Power distribution

Portuguese and English fluency

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Data Center Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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 impacting 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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and execution team that manages construction activity within the operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operation data centers around the globe. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

We are currently seeking a Data Center Project Manager to serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers. You will be part of a highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenges in designing, building, and operating Amazon data facilities. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other team and organizations. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to design, develop and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges. This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The scope of projects will include but not limited to the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire detection and building automation system. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

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

A day in the life: Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

About the team: Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE), inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth: We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants
• Solid Experience managing projects in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure in an operational space.
• Comparable critical infrastructure experience is defined as a facility that includes a 24/7 emergency backup system, manufacturing facility (semiconductor, auto, medical equipment or Clean rooms), Mass Transportation (freight or passenger rail), Oil and Gas, Utility, Hospitals or similar industry
• Strong experience in on-site construction trades (mechanical, electrical, general) Vendor Management
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA and Brazilian equivalents
• Position requires 50-75% travel between sites in Sao Paulo, Jundiai, Paulinia, and Campinas to support projects as necessary
• Fluent in Portuguese and English spoken and written

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management or similar technical focus
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, or experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Solid experience in the technical field of power distribution and data center mechanical cooling systems
• Proven track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.