Materials Planning Lead, Data Center Power & Cooling

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Herndon, VA is seeking a Sr. Material Manager for Power & Cooling (PAC) to own long‑lead equipment planning and delivery. You will manage forecasting, milestones, and risk mitigation across AWS data centers, collaborating with design, construction, and supplier teams.

You will lead post‑delivery issue resolution, coordinate with partners, and drive on‑time data center readiness while maintaining high‑level program management discipline and cross‑functional influence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain management, planning, strategic sourcing or related experience.
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• The Materials Planning Manager orchestrates long-lead equipment planning and delivery for AWS data centers.
• Drive forecast accuracy, milestone tracking, and risk management for timely delivery.
• Maintain milestone tracking from forecast to commissioning and escalate risks as needed.
• Track supplier delivery commitments and support mitigation strategies with partners.
• Serve as primary escalation point for post-delivery challenges at construction sites.
• Contribute to ensuring construction timelines and successful equipment installation.

Skills

Program management

Supply chain planning

Job description

Amazon in Herndon, VA is seeking a Sr. Material Manager for Power & Cooling (PAC) to own long‑lead equipment planning and delivery. You will manage forecasting, milestones, and risk mitigation across AWS data centers, collaborating with design, construction, and supplier teams.

You will lead post‑delivery issue resolution, coordinate with partners, and drive on‑time data center readiness while maintaining high‑level program management discipline and cross‑functional influence.