Director, Tech Ops Engineering – AWS Data Center Ops

Amazon Inc.; Aragón; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.U. in Zaragoza seeks a Director to lead the Spain Data Center Operations, overseeing critical infrastructure that powers AWS services. The role demands strategic leadership and a track record of managing complex operations at scale.

You will drive operational excellence, safety, sustainability, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams, vendors, and authorities to meet demand in a fast-growing region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in data center operations or related field.
• 5+ years leading large, diverse teams.
• Experience with capacity planning and growth management.
• Strong budget responsibility and financial acumen.
• Experience with cross-functional teams in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and security initiatives across regional data center facilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with AWS's global standards while addressing regional requirements.
• Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand.
• Direct engineering operations across multiple infrastructure types (Colocation, Hybrid, Build-to-Suit).
• Manage complex multi-stakeholder coordination with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities.
• Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organization.
• Implement sustainability programs and environmental compliance across all facilities.
• Oversee regional financial performance, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including business partners, vendors, and local authorities.

Skills

People management

Data center ops

Capacity planning

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.U. in Zaragoza seeks a Director to lead the Spain Data Center Operations, overseeing critical infrastructure that powers AWS services. The role demands strategic leadership and a track record of managing complex operations at scale.

You will drive operational excellence, safety, sustainability, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams, vendors, and authorities to meet demand in a fast-growing region.