Senior Operations Leader, Global Data Center Infrastructure

Amazon; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Operations Leader for AWS Infrastructure Services in the UK to guide a large data centre organisation and deliver on ambitious investment plans. The role requires strategic leadership, hands‑on team building, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost control.

You will oversee engineering operations across multiple data centres, drive improvements, and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and authorities to ensure world‑class service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience leading large teams, with ability to hire, develop, and manage high‑performing staff.
• Experience hiring, promoting, performance management, and developing professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and security initiatives across multiple data centre facilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with AWS global standards while addressing cluster requirements.
• Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth strategies to meet customer demand.
• Direct engineering operations across multiple data centres.
• Manage complex multi‑stakeholder coordination with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities.
• Champion inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives within the regional organisation.
• Implement sustainability programs and ensure environmental compliance across 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

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Operations Leader for AWS Infrastructure Services in the UK to guide a large data centre organisation and deliver on ambitious investment plans. The role requires strategic leadership, hands‑on team building, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost control.

You will oversee engineering operations across multiple data centres, drive improvements, and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and authorities to ensure world‑class service delivery.