Regional Data Center Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an executive to oversee data center operations across regional facilities. You will manage Data Center Managers and hourly staff, drive safety, availability, and efficiency, and implement strategic planning and continuous improvements in a global infrastructure context.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in operations leadership and strong experience with enterprise-scale IT, AWS cloud platforms, and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical work related to computer systems and technology components.
• 2+ years of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment experience, or experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• 7+ years management experience in an operations, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, production, or distribution environment.
• 3+ years' experience implementing LEAN/6 Sigma methodology (continuous improvement, DMAIC/DVADV, 5 Whys, Root Cause analysis, etc.)

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

Data center ops

Leadership

LEAN/6 Sigma

Network infra

Project management

Job description

Amazon is seeking an executive to oversee data center operations across regional facilities. You will manage Data Center Managers and hourly staff, drive safety, availability, and efficiency, and implement strategic planning and continuous improvements in a global infrastructure context.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in operations leadership and strong experience with enterprise-scale IT, AWS cloud platforms, and hybrid environments.