Global Data Center Operations Leader - 24x7

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Boardman, Oregon seeks a Data Center Facility Manager to lead critical physical infrastructure, drive reliability, and optimize operational efficiency across multiple data centers.

Responsibilities include managing 24x7 engineering technicians, coordinating improvement projects, and ensuring SLAs with vendors while handling budgets and after-hours on-call duties. A strong electrical/mechanical background and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience with 5+ direct reports.
• 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environment with UPS, generators, HVAC, evaporators and other critical infrastructure.
• 7+ years of technical/training (military/trade school) experience or training.
• Excellent understanding of electrical and mechanical systems involved in data center operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure.
• Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career.
• Engage in improvement projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate daily with a multitude of third-party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures.
• Routinely operate as the after-hour on-call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Boardman, Oregon seeks a Data Center Facility Manager to lead critical physical infrastructure, drive reliability, and optimize operational efficiency across multiple data centers.

Responsibilities include managing 24x7 engineering technicians, coordinating improvement projects, and ensuring SLAs with vendors while handling budgets and after-hours on-call duties. A strong electrical/mechanical background and leadership experience are required.