Director, Tech Ops Engineering, Datacenter Operations (AWS)

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

Director, Tech Ops Engineering, Datacenter Operations

Job ID: 10493724 | Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.U.

AWS Infrastructure Services seeks an experienced Director to lead the Spain Data Center Operations. Based in Zaragoza, this role will oversee critical infrastructure that powers AWS services. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence while scaling infrastructure to meet growing customer demand in this critical region.

AWS Infrastructure Services builds and operates the global infrastructure that powers all AWS services. Our team designs, builds, and operates data centers worldwide that deliver AWS cloud services to millions of active customers in 190+ countries. We drive innovation in areas including power and cooling systems, network connectivity, security systems, and sustainable operations.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and security initiatives across all regional data center facilities
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align 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 requirements with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities
• Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organization
• Implement sustainability programs and ensure 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure management, or related technical field
• 5+ years of people management experience leading large, diverse teams
• Proven track record of managing complex operational environments at scale
• Experience with capacity planning and infrastructure growth management
• Strong financial acumen with budget responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic operational plans
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field
• Experience working in European markets with understanding of local regulations and business practices
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and environmental compliance in data center operations
• Track record of implementing innovative operational improvements and driving efficiency
• Experience managing diverse infrastructure types (Colocation, Hybrid, Build-to-Suit)

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