Regional Data Center Operations Leader

Amazon Inc.; Wink (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an executive to oversee data center operations across multiple regional facilities.

The role directs managers responsible for mission-critical infrastructure, network systems, server operations, and maintenance to ensure peak availability and performance. The ideal candidate will combine deep data center IT infrastructure knowledge with AWS cloud platform expertise, working in a hybrid environment to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient operations

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of Data Center Managers and hourly associates
• Knowledge of data center IT infrastructure and AWS cloud platforms
• Ability to operate in hybrid environments
• Strong focus on safety, security, and availability
• Commitment to operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Data Center Managers (3–9 areas and front-line managers) and 100–150 hourly associates within Regional Data Centers
• Attain organizational performance goals and objectives relating to safety, security, availability, scaling, and efficiency in support of data center operations
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures
• Meet and exceed operational goals with full accountability for results
• Lead strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve problems; and address staffing needs
• Obsess over team learning and development — both technical/functional and soft skills (critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability) — including mentoring and training
• Develop, improve, and share operational best practices across the globe
• Hire, manage, and develop the operations management team including Data Center Managers and Data Center Operations Technicians
• Plan and execute the Infrastructure Operations component of new AWS data center buildouts, colocation buildouts, data center expansions, and colocation expansions — including network and server rack infrastructure to facilitate daily operations
• Leverage experience in successful insourcing and/or outsourcing of specific tasks, balancing internal skillsets with frugality
• Drive continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools

Skills

Leadership

Data center operations

AWS cloud platforms

Hybrid environments

Network systems

Server operations

Infrastructure maintenance

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an executive to oversee data center operations across multiple regional facilities.

The role directs managers responsible for mission-critical infrastructure, network systems, server operations, and maintenance to ensure peak availability and performance. The ideal candidate will combine deep data center IT infrastructure knowledge with AWS cloud platform expertise, working in a hybrid environment to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient operations