Data Center Operations Leader - Large-Scale Infra

Amazon; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a large data center infrastructure operations organization in the Mansfield, TX area. You will guide department heads responsible for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, while driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

The role demands deep understanding of data center IT and facilities infra, with a focus on safety, availability, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience delivering design solutions for large scope projects.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple locations and languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior leadership.
• 5+ years of analytical, quantitative, and presentations experience.
• 10+ years in a data center or critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, and develop the operations management team including facilities managers and engineering operations technicians.
• Achieve performance goals relating to safety, security, availability, scaling, and efficiency for data center operations.
• Plan and execute infrastructure components for new builds and expansions including mechanical/electrical/plumbing infrastructure.
• Oversee maintenance of MEP and controls systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, and change management.
• Manage vendors for data center services to meet or exceed SLAs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance systems and schedules; evaluate performance of infrastructure support.
• Balance insourcing/outsourcing maintenance tasks with internal capabilities and frugality.
• Lead incident response for safety, security, and availability; ensure resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, procedures, methods, and tools.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data center operations

Strategic thinking

Communication with leadership

Analytical skill

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Kaizen/Lean

DMAIC

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a large data center infrastructure operations organization in the Mansfield, TX area. You will guide department heads responsible for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, while driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

The role demands deep understanding of data center IT and facilities infra, with a focus on safety, availability, and cost efficiency.