Data Center Programs Manager: Critical Projects (US-East)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager to join the Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team overseeing retrofit projects in operational data centers globally.

You will manage vendor onboarding, access, and compliance workflows, financial tracking, tool administration, and closeout enforcement to ensure efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills and can independently manage multiple admin

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project coordination/administration experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in construction, data center, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with vendor management and onboarding workflows.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Procore, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Vendor Onboarding & Access Management: Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding including documentation, system setup, and badge/access requests across data center facilities.
• Financial & Procurement Support: Follow up on CAR approvals, contract approvals, and PO issues to maintain project schedules; troubleshoot invoicing discrepancies and track PO utilization with Finance, Procurement, and DCSP teams.
• Tool Administration & Data Quality: Create and configure Procore project shells, manage user access, and conduct regular data quality checks; track warehouse inventory and inputs for reviews.
• SLA Enforcement & Compliance: Monitor and enforce MCM and closeout action plan SLA targets, track submissions and execution timelines; generate weekly compliance reports and escalated items to project managers.
• Basic Qualifications: High school or equivalent; 2+ years of program or project coordination/administration experience; 2+ years of experience in construction, data center, or critical infrastructure environments.

Skills

Vendor onboarding

Procore

Smartsheet

Data center operations

Vendor management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

ARIBA

COUPA

MCM

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager to join the Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team overseeing retrofit projects in operational data centers globally.

You will manage vendor onboarding, access, and compliance workflows, financial tracking, tool administration, and closeout enforcement to ensure efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills and can independently manage multiple admin