CPI Cluster Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs included

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Manager to lead a mixed team of Data Center Project Managers and Area Managers, acting as a liaison between internal partners and customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data-driven improvements, and a high standard for quality in electrical, mechanical, fire, and building automation systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data centers, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines across a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of team building, coaching and management experience.
• 7+ years working in data centers or mission critical facilities.
• 5+ years of contractor management (General, Electrical, Mechanical)

Responsibilities

• Manage the project workload and throughput of the team, prioritizing projects based on business impact.
• Develop and share metrics related to the team's deliverables and deadlines.
• Drive improvements by eliminating waste and coaching managers to leverage individual strengths.
• Loster relationships with internal operating, technical and business partners to solve problems.

Skills

Team leadership

Data center experience

Contractor management

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Job description

Description

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and execution team that manages construction activity within the operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operational data centers around the globe. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and execution team that manages construction activity within the operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operational data centers around the globe. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

CPI is seeking a Manager to oversee a mixed team of Data Center Project Managers and/or Area Managers to serve as a liaison between our internal operational, technical, and business partners. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers and possess the ability to develop and deploy innovative solutions to address team challenges. This role requires a hands on approach to management that starts with understanding the problem and working with customers and partners to solve it. The candidate will have a high bar for quality, must have written and verbal communication skills, and must be able to leverage data to drive improvements within their team. The scope of projects that the team will manage include improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire systems, and building automation systems. A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the manager will be expected to technically understand the work the team executes on a regular basis.

You will be required to manage the project workload and throughput of your team, prioritizing projects based on the impact to the business. You will be responsible for developing and sharing metrics that pertain to the team’s deliverables as well as managing the teams’ results against established deadlines. You will help drive improvements by working with partner teams to eliminate waste, increasing productivity and coach your team to do the same by delegating tasks and utilizing individual strengths.

If you are passionate about the Customer Experience; you think and act globally; and you want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers, then this may be the challenge you have been looking for!

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of performing team building, coaching and managing experience
• 7+ Years of experience working in data centers or mission critical facilities
• 5+ Years of experience in contractor (General, Electrical, Mechanical) management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power distribution and data center mechanical cooling systems
• 8+ Years managing a team of 10+ direct reports including hiring, mentoring/coaching, and developing top-performers; ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and ability to motivate yourself, your managers, and associates to deliver against deadlines
• BA/BS in a technical discipline

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Chantilly - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10497880