Data Center Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

Amazon; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to oversee construction-related activities for infrastructure upgrades, manage scope, timeline, and budget, and drive resiliency initiatives across global data centers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, vendor management experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

It focuses on improving electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and building automation systems while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in vendor management.
• Experience in data center environments and data center engineering/operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction-related activities for modifications to existing infrastructure, including installing new equipment or replacing end-of-life equipment.
• Own project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Provide project management for initiatives that increase data center resiliency.
• Review electrical designs and designs related to optimizing existing data centers.
• Review construction and project package drawings.
• Create project scope documents, RFPs, and capital requests.
• Ensure total project quality through commissioning plan creation and execution oversight.
• Record and report key metrics to team members and management.
• Support operations by reviewing procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives.
• Drive troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for equipment or electrical failures.
• Work with contractors and vendors to deliver efficient, high-quality project turnovers.
• Serve as a leader within the group and across internal and external teams that support the data center.

Skills

Vendor management

Data center experience

Data center engineering/ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £60,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in vendor management
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Experience in data center engineering or operations
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Preferred: Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
• Preferred: Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience in construction or project management

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee construction-related activities for modifications to existing infrastructure, including installing new equipment or replacing end-of-life equipment
• Own project scope, timeline, and budget
• Provide project management for initiatives that increase data center resiliency
• Review electrical designs and designs related to optimizing existing data centers
• Review construction and project package drawings
• Create project scope documents, request for proposals, and capital requests
• Ensure total project quality through commissioning plan creation and execution oversight
• Record and report key metrics to team members and management
• Support operations by reviewing procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives
• Drive troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for equipment or electrical failures
• Work with contractors and vendors to deliver efficient, high-quality project turnovers
• Serve as a leader within the group and across internal and external teams that support the data center

Technologies:

• AWS
• Cloud
• Excel
• Support
• Hardware
• Network
• Project Manager
• Security
• Web

More:

We are AWS Infrastructure Services, the team that keeps the cloud running by designing, planning, delivering, and operating AWS global infrastructure. Our Critical Projects Implementation team manages construction activity within operational data center spaces, delivering infrastructure improvement projects that optimize space, power, and cooling across data centers worldwide. As part of our diverse, inclusive environment, we value bold ideas, mentorship, career growth, and work/life balance, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience is nontraditional. This role is within Amazon data centers and focuses on improving electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and building automation systems while supporting operational excellence.

last updated 36 week of 2026