Data Center Operations Leader (24/7, Scale & Innovation)

Amazon Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Operations Manager to lead a team of 70+ across multiple data centers in a 24/7 environment. You will mentor and grow managers, define strategy, manage budgets, and drive automation and improvements in data center operations.

The role requires strong IT infrastructure knowledge, experience with incident management, and proven leadership of distributed teams. Competitive benefits and RSUs are included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical work with computer systems and technology components.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or experience managing teams
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• 4+ years of people management, including 2+ years as a manager of managers experience
• 4+ years of people management in data center operations or critical infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Data Center Managers and Technicians.
• Define the strategy to improve the efficiency and productivity of day to day 24x7 Datacenter Operations.
• Manage and continuously improve the workflows, processes and throughput for data centers operations.
• Manage effectively the global yearly operating budget: CAPEX and OPEX.
• Ensure all operational KPIs and Metrics are measured and met inside AWS Data Centers.
• Drive innovation and automation within Data Center Operations.
• Manage large-scale events in the Datacenters and vendor performance.
• Ensure Data Centers are compliant with security policies and procedures.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Data center operations

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

Six Sigma

Safety & Security knowledge

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Operations Manager to lead a team of 70+ across multiple data centers in a 24/7 environment. You will mentor and grow managers, define strategy, manage budgets, and drive automation and improvements in data center operations.

The role requires strong IT infrastructure knowledge, experience with incident management, and proven leadership of distributed teams. Competitive benefits and RSUs are included.