Regional DCEO Manager (AWS)

Amazon Inc.; Floydada (TX); On-site; USD 153,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Cluster Manager to oversee the operational excellence of multiple data centers within our regional infrastructure.

You will lead technical and operational teams, drive reliability, and implement strategic initiatives across facilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize performance, enforce safety standards, and manage vendor relations while maintaining world-class data center operations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work related to construction and project execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems involved in data center operations including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDU, chillers, pumps, air handling units, CRAC units.
• Experience in management.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple data centers within a region, ensuring 24/7 operational reliability.
• Develop and implement SOPs for cluster operations.
• Manage a team of data center facility managers, chief engineers, and technicians.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on maintenance, upgrades, and expansion projects.
• Monitor and optimize power usage effectiveness (PUE) and other key performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cluster operations.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards.

Skills

Management experience

Vendor management

Team leadership

Electrical systems knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Cluster Manager to oversee the operational excellence of multiple data centers within our regional infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership, operational management, and strategic planning to ensure optimal performance of our data center operations.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple data centers within a region, ensuring 24/7 operational reliability
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cluster operations
• Manage a team of data center facility managers, chief engineers, and technicians
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on maintenance, upgrades, and expansion projects
• Monitor and optimize power usage effectiveness (PUE) and other key performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cluster operations
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• - 2+ years of management experience
• - 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
• - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• - Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
• - Experience in management
• - Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• - Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
• - Experience owning the operation of a mission-critical team or product
• - Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
• - Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, TX, Floydada - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.