2025 Graduate Program Manager, AWS

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is offering a two-year rotational Graduate Data Centre Project Engineer position aimed at recent graduates. The program involves hands-on training in data centre construction and operations, providing mentorship and exposure to various engineering roles, fostering professional growth. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams and have opportunities to participate in leadership development activities.

Qualifications

• Graduated less than 24 months ago or will complete degree soon.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to tackle diverse challenges.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in Data Centre engineering.
• Collaborate on projects to optimize processes.
• Lead data centre delivery projects to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau)

Job description

Job ID: 2979511 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited - D94

**This is a two-year rotational role starting in September 2025 with a permanent contract**

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Centre Capacity Delivery (DCCD) is offering an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to join our Graduate Data Centre Project Engineer (GDCPE) program, designed to develop your skills and expertise in all aspects of Datacentre construction delivery and operations.

The successful applicants will work to complete a two-year rotational curriculum, shadowing AWS field experts and receive coaching and on-the-job training to ensure you succeed in your role. The ultimate aim of the program will be to provide you with the understanding of AWS DCCD business, its many facets of delivery and operations and enable you to explore where you want to take your career with us as we continue to grow.

Key job responsibilities
You’ll gain hands-on experience across various aspects of the Data Centre engineering environment, working with the four pivotal teams, Construction, Commissioning, Critical Project Implementation and Controls.

You will work across and travel between our live data centres, the AWS headquarters, and construction sites as part of this program. You will interact with the deployment team as well as supporting teams like Design Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to deliver this initiative.

Key activities and job duties will include:

Projects Delivery:
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects to solve day-to-day challenges and optimize processes for maximum efficiency.
Utilize data and analytics to monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) identifying trends and inefficiencies.
Create reports and dashboards that provide visibility into project data and key performance indicators.

Project Management:
Lead or contribute to key data centre delivery projects that drive capacity and demand while improve operational performance.
Supporting site management in tracking progress, updating KPIs, and assisting with monthly variations and change management.
Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to implement new solutions and process improvements.

Leadership Development:
Participate in leadership and professional development opportunities, including mentoring from senior leaders.
Take ownership of tasks and demonstrate leadership potential by proactively identifying and solving problems.


About the team
Why AWS?
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.

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. There are ongoing events and learning experiences that inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & 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

- Graduated less than 24 months ago or about to complete a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use data to drive decisions.
- Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse roles and challenges during the program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Leadership potential through academic projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
- Technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, circuit breakers and mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar.


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