Data Center Manager

Amazon Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers and manage global data center operations. You will drive performance, implement scalable processes, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to maintain reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires frequent travel between data centers, ownership of safety standards, and the ability to optimize operations amid rapid data center growth. Boardman, OR region experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical team management experience.
• 4+ years of data center technology role and/or knowledge with networking or computer hardware.
• Willingness to travel and commute between data center locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop teams of engineers with technical and leadership expertise.
• Maintain existing Data Centers and help build new ones.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures for operational excellence.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors.
• Create and monitor metrics to drive improvements and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Team development

Operational excellence

Job description

Description

Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations! As a Data Center Manager, you will solve complex technical challenges and drive operational excellence across our global data center network. Manage high-performing technical teams that operate critical infrastructure. Develop and optimize processes to improve operational metrics. Drive performance to meet Amazon's rapid data center growth demands. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors. Implement innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.

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.

PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States)

Key job responsibilities

• Managing and developing teams of engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring the highest levels of performance.
• Maintaining existing Data Centers
• Helping build and bring online new Data Centers
• Constantly improving all our processes and procedures. We believe there is nothing we cannot improve
• Assisting & managing relationships with external vendors & contractors
• Liaising with internal teams & management groups
• Ensuring we adhere to and exceed local Health & Safety standards in all our Data Centers
• Creating and maintaining metrics on all aspects of our Data Centers and utilizing those metrics to drive positive changes
• Assisting in implementing service methodologies including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management, etc.
• This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

About the team

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.

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.

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.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, OR, Boardman - 107,700.00 - 188,500.00 USD annually

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical team management experience
• 4+ years of experience in a data center technology role and/or 4 + years of knowledge with Networking or Computer hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing in a relevant field
• Experience contributing to the definition and implementation of automation opportunities within an operations environment
• Work a flexible work schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends
• 2+ years of previous Data Center Management experience.
• Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience