Program Manager Data Center Operations

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Program Manager to own strategic, cross-functional programs within AWS Infrastructure Services. You will scope projects, create plans, coordinate execution, and report status, risks, and changes to executives.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements and KPI oversight. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in program management, with strong analytics, and experience driving end-to-end delivery for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee cross-functional programs and ensure successful delivery.
• Set program objectives and leverage data analytics to improve metrics.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation while aligning with business goals.
• Communicate status to management and key stakeholders; coordinate resources for program success.

Skills

Program management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree / MBA

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the quality of business operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment in which you have the opportunity to influence change? Would you like to enable change that drives operational efficiency and optimizes organizational productivity?

Amazon is looking for a Program Manager with a strong delivery record and proven program management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional programs in Data Center Operations.

This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to management on status, risks and process changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive program management experience, combined with deep analytical capabilities and a keen sense of innovation, to lead programs from conception to completion.

We are actively seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in strategic planning to lead key initiatives that align with our long-term business objectives. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in transforming visions into actionable plans and guiding those plans to fruition. In this role, you will be identifying critical business opportunities and challenges, and in devising innovative solutions to address them. You will work closely with various internal teams and stakeholders, harmonizing different perspectives and ensuring cohesive efforts towards common goals.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
• Set clear objectives for programs, leveraging data analytics to drive improvements and achieve metrics.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
• Foster collaboration to optimize resource allocation and project success.
• Bridge gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common program pitfalls.
• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues.
• Regularly communicate with managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to support key business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and oversee KPI reporting for a program portfolio, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• Knowledge of general AI tools
• Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large-scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely