Global Data Center Operations Leader

Amazon Inc.; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 189,000; 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 engineers, optimize data center operations, and drive performance across a global network.

You will own reliability, safety, and incident management while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver scalable infrastructure. The role requires 4+ years in data center tech and management, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and a proven track record in metrics-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience creating reports and interpreting metrics or driving insights.
• Experience in vendor management.
• 4+ years in a data center technology role and/or 4+ years in TCP/IP networking, cabling, fiber, and test equipment.
• 4+ years of experience in a management or team-lead role.
• Experience with network hardware including switches and routers.
• Experience with automation or monitoring frameworks.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma analytical techniques.
• Experience developing operational metrics.
• 6+ years in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineers, providing 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 better metrics.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors.
• Liaise with internal teams and management groups.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards across Data Centers.
• Create and maintain metrics to drive positive changes.
• Assist in implementing service methodologies (incident, problem, change, capacity).

Skills

Metrics reporting

Vendor management

Data center technology

TCP/IP networking

Team leadership

Operational metrics

Automation/Monitoring

Lean/Six Sigma

Data center operational metrics

Tools

Switches & routers

Copper & fiber cabling

Automation frameworks

Monitoring tools

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead engineers, optimize data center operations, and drive performance across a global network.

You will own reliability, safety, and incident management while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver scalable infrastructure. The role requires 4+ years in data center tech and management, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and a proven track record in metrics-driven improvement.