Global Data Centre Operations & Facilities Leader

IWFM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon AWS is seeking a Data Centre Facilities Manager to lead critical infrastructure operations at strategic facilities supporting cloud services globally. The role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency.

You will oversee mission-critical infrastructure and lead integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and team development.
• Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services.
• Experience maintaining SLAs through proactive issue detection and reporting.
• Experience operating a mission-critical team or product.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS units, PDU, chillers, pumps, AHUs, and CRAC units.
• Drive PUE improvements, optimise cooling, power, and infrastructure for efficiency.
• Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Budget & cost management – develop, manage and control operational budgets.
• Vendor & stakeholder management – maintain relationships with third-party providers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, inspire, and develop teams of technical professionals; drive service excellence and training.

Job description

Amazon AWS is seeking a Data Centre Facilities Manager to lead critical infrastructure operations at strategic facilities supporting cloud services globally. The role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency.

You will oversee mission-critical infrastructure and lead integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards