Senior Ops Leader, AWS Infrastructure & Data Centers

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an Operations Leader to guide a large, regional data center organization in the UK, with responsibility for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and for maintaining operational availability at scale.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, capability development, safety, sustainability, and cost-effective execution, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to meet customer demand.

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

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Amazon AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an Operations Leader to guide a large, regional data center organization in the UK, with responsibility for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and for maintaining operational availability at scale.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, capability development, safety, sustainability, and cost-effective execution, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to meet customer demand.