Head of Data Center Projects & Strategy

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a multi‑manager organization of Data Center Project Managers and Area Managers.

You will define vision, set strategic direction, and partner with senior leaders to deliver critical infrastructure improvements across global data centers. The role emphasizes building metrics, prioritizing safety, capacity, sustainability and availability, and coaching managers to scale operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of team management and building experience.
• 3+ years of managing managers experience.
• 10+ years of data center or mission critical facilities experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and strategy — Develop short- and long-term goals for the CPI organization, aligned to the growth and scale of the data center infrastructure.
• Lead a team of managers — Hire, develop, and coach front-line managers; grow and retain top performers.
• Own organizational delivery — Prioritize workload across teams by business impact and manage results against Safety, Capacity, Sustainability, and Availability commitments.
• Define metrics and mechanisms — Establish the methodology to execute strategy, measure performance, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Influence across the organization — Build relationships with senior technical and engineering leaders across planning, design, engineering, construction, commissioning, procurement, operations, legal, security, and finance partners to deliver priorities as a global standard.
• Manage financials and headcount — Provide financial spend oversight and manage headcount scaling to match demand.
• Look around corners — Identify improvement opportunities and expand CPI services into new geographies without impacting commitments.
• Own organizational health — Maintain culture, operational management, learning and development, engagement, and career growth across the Americas region.

Skills

Team management

Managing managers

Data center facilities

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a multi‑manager organization of Data Center Project Managers and Area Managers.

You will define vision, set strategic direction, and partner with senior leaders to deliver critical infrastructure improvements across global data centers. The role emphasizes building metrics, prioritizing safety, capacity, sustainability and availability, and coaching managers to scale operations.