Senior Leader, Data Center Operations (AWS Infrastructure)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services UK Limited is seeking a senior Cluster Leader to guide a large data center organization, setting strategic direction while hands-on leading a team of department heads responsible for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

You will drive safety culture, capacity planning, and optimization across multiple facilities, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities while championing diversity and inclusion across the regional team.

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.

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

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

People development

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng/Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Data Services UK Limited is seeking a senior Cluster Leader to guide a large data center organization, setting strategic direction while hands-on leading a team of department heads responsible for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

You will drive safety culture, capacity planning, and optimization across multiple facilities, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities while championing diversity and inclusion across the regional team.