Global Data Center Operations Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Canton (MS); On-site; USD 97,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead teams delivering and operating AWS global data center infrastructure.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, driving operational excellence, and collaborating with internal and external partners to meet rapid growth demands. You will oversee engineers and facilities personnel, travel between sites as needed, and ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across a diverse data center network.

Qualifications

• 4+ years IT experience or a Bachelor's in CS, engineering, math, or equivalent
• 3+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities
• 5+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repair

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop teams of engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring high performance
• Maintain existing Data Centers
• Help build and bring online new Data Centers
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency
• Manage external vendor and contractor relationships
• Ensure safety standards across all Data Centers
• Create and maintain metrics to drive positive changes

Skills

IT experience

Operations support

Hardware experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/math

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead teams delivering and operating AWS global data center infrastructure.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, driving operational excellence, and collaborating with internal and external partners to meet rapid growth demands. You will oversee engineers and facilities personnel, travel between sites as needed, and ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across a diverse data center network.