AWS Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure, US West

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure to lead cross-functional teams on regional data center build projects from inception to deployment.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years in tactical project management of technical initiatives, plus experience with data center infrastructure. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical background is required. 25% travel to AWS Data Center Clusters is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of technical program management experience in highly technical initiatives.
• Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and critical path management.
• Bachelor's degree or additional technical experience required; background in architecture/design, mechanical/electrical engineering, software/hardware engineering, data center infrastructure/operations, or construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive regional data center build projects from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and reporting; coordinate with data center engineering, facilities, and construction teams.
• Facilitate remote delivery teams and collaborate with stakeholders across time zones to accelerate project delivery.

Skills

1+ years experience

Project management core disciplines

Data center infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS SharePoint

Tableau

Smartsheets

SQL

Job description

Description

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.

Role Overview

Amazon Web Services has an immediate opening for a Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure to support data center infrastructure expansion. The TPM will lead cross functional teams to drive regional data center build projects, from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator, both written and verbally, and possess 1+ years experience in tactical project management of highly technical initiatives, as well as strategic program management. Experience in managing data center infrastructure deployments is a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree or additional technical experience is required. Candidates possessing a background in architecture/design, mechanical/electrical engineering, software/hardware engineering, data center infrastructure/operations, and/or construction, who have transitioned to a program management discipline will have a distinct advantage. Candidate must be comfortable managing remote project delivery teams, and possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot project implementation issues, and remove barriers to project success. Being able to stand up cross-functional teams, establish trust with a variety of stakeholders across multiple time zones, manage capital budgets, eliminate non-value-add activity, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery is a must.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The TPM will be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with Tableau, Smartsheets, SQL and systems integration a plus.

This position requires 25% Travel (Domestic trips to AWS Data Center Clusters).

About The Team

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.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences. AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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Work/Life Balance. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of technical program management experience
• Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and critical path management
• Experience in data center, networking engineering, systems engineering or construction management with a good understanding of data center technologies such as power, cooling and controls systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline that requires problem-solving, typically Engineering, Physics, Finance, Business or equivalent professional experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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USA, OR, Hermiston - 95,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10492238