Data Center Programs Lead - Ops & Strategy

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Program Manager to own strategic, cross-functional programs in Data Center Operations, driving end-to-end delivery, scoping projects, and communicating risk and status to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process improvement, and collaboration with software, hardware, and operations teams to optimize infrastructure efficiency and cost.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
• Set clear objectives for programs, leveraging data analytics to drive improvements and achieve metrics.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
• Foster collaboration to optimize resource allocation and project success.
• Bridge gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common program pitfalls.
• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues.
• Regularly communicate with managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to support key business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and oversee KPI reporting for a program portfolio, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

AI tools knowledge

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Program Manager to own strategic, cross-functional programs in Data Center Operations, driving end-to-end delivery, scoping projects, and communicating risk and status to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process improvement, and collaboration with software, hardware, and operations teams to optimize infrastructure efficiency and cost.