Global Data Center Operations Leader

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L. is seeking a Cluster Leader in Aragon to guide a large data center organization, ensuring the operational availability of critical MEP systems and alignment with AWS standards.

The role requires senior leadership, capacity planning, security, sustainability, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science.
• Experience leading large teams, with demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams.
• Experience with hiring, promoting, performance management, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staff.
• Experience delivering complex projects with prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and security initiatives across multiple data center facilities
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with AWS's global standards while addressing cluster requirements
• Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand
• Direct engineering operations across multiple data centers
• 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 financial performance, budget planning, and cost optimization initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics, efficiency, and service delivery
• Hiring, managing, and developing the operations management team

Skills

Leadership experience

Data center operations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L. is seeking a Cluster Leader in Aragon to guide a large data center organization, ensuring the operational availability of critical MEP systems and alignment with AWS standards.

The role requires senior leadership, capacity planning, security, sustainability, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers.