Global IT Infrastructure Programs Leader

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 148,700 - 201,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Maternity Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon's Global OTS Deployment organization is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead IT projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams across networks, infrastructure, and operations. You will manage scope, timelines, risks, and vendor relations, with frequent travel up to 50% and global site launches.

The role requires PMP or equivalent certification and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience working with networks, IT infrastructure, or system integration.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage IT projects from beginning to end, including project scope, timeline, capacity planning, resource allocation, and project execution.
• Provide project management and direction to ensure the project team has a clear understanding of timelines, risks, escalation path and roles/responsibilities they will undertake within the project team.
• Act as an escalation point for the project team and project stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge regarding hardware and equipment standards to ensure appropriate equipment orders are procured.
• Proactively manage change control and communicate impact in project scope, identify risks & issues, and devising contingency plans.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones.
• Track and communicate project milestones, deliverables and risks.
• Provide on-site monitoring and enforcement of installation schedules and vendor quality, inspect prospective and completed facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures, and ensure proper follow-up.
• Facilitate formal turn-over with onsite team, support partners and monitor deliverables until agreed upon launch/project milestone is achieved.
• Daily collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Update or develop documentation on processes that are critical to successfully implementing your projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon's Global OTS Deployment organization is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead IT projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams across networks, infrastructure, and operations. You will manage scope, timelines, risks, and vendor relations, with frequent travel up to 50% and global site launches.

The role requires PMP or equivalent certification and a Bachelor’s degree.