Data Center Security Program Manager, InfraOps DC Security

Amazon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Center Security Program Manager, where you'll lead projects to enhance physical security systems. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts to ensure safety and security across AWS data centers. This role demands a proactive approach to project management, where you'll manage complex projects, vendor contracts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. If you're passionate about making a difference in a dynamic environment and possess the skills to drive process improvements, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to the innovation that keeps the cloud running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Project Management related to construction or physical security.
• Experience in vendor management and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key business partner with internal stakeholders.
• Drive process change and improvement across multiple teams.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

BA/BS degree in Architecture

BA/BS degree in Engineering

BA/BS degree in Project Management

Tools

AutoCad

BIM

Bluebeam

Job description

Data Center Security Program Manager, InfraOps DC Security

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS Datacenter Security team is looking for a highly talented and motivated Program Manager to lead projects in Zhongwei, Ningxia.

We are looking for a program manager to be responsible for building and improving processes for project management and project planning and working across all levels and functions of the organization. The role is responsible for the life cycle management of data center physical security systems and technologies including, but not limited to: Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance systems. Stakeholders include construction, facilities engineering, cabling groups, finance and procurement, among others. A successful Program Manager in this role will not be afraid to dive deep, ask challenging questions about complex and ambiguous activities, and get stuff done.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Serve as the key business partner working directly with service business partners and internal stakeholders (primarily infrastructure, physical security and operations teams).
2. Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers, and Sr. Leaders to develop your programs.
3. Drive process change and improvement across multiple business and program teams.
4. Report ad hoc, weekly, and monthly program and operating metrics.
5. Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.
6. Manage security system integration vendor contracts to deliver projects.
7. Communicate the status of programs with customers, stakeholders and conduct program reviews.

A day in the life
You will be involved in the security design process across many AWS sites. Preparing a build of materials to secure funding for your projects. You will plan in advance to meet critical milestones that if missed will impact other functions of the wider project. You will execute and monitor the risks of your project closely as you work towards the handover to the operations teams. Keeping accurate records are all part of the role and form the final phase of the project.

Minimum Requirements

1. 3 years of experience working in Project Management related to construction or physical security, demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects.
2. Experienced in vendor management and procurement processes, to include the establishment of key performance indicators and service level agreements, and demonstrated ability to interpret program objectives, develop project schedules, manage vendors, project budgets and adherence to tight timetables.
3. Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate effectively with both internal and external partners regarding standards and design plans in excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Mandarin).
4. BA/BS degree or higher in related field of architecture, engineering, or project management.
5. PSP, CPP, PMP Certification.
6. Functional knowledge of physical security systems such Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Video surveillance.
7. Data Center Experience.
8. Demonstrated ability to use AutoCad/Desk, BIM, Bluebeam.

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