Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning & Delivery (AWS)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to oversee data center build projects in Herndon, VA (also Seattle, WA or Chicago, IL).

You will lead cross‑functional teams from concept through scope, schedule, budget, design, commissioning and deployment, using judgment and leadership to accelerate delivery. The role requires clear writing and verbal skills, comfort with ambiguity, and experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint; Tableau, SQL and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience.
• Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds.
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end data center build projects from concept through commissioning and deployment.
• Lead cross-functional and technical teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and accelerate delivery.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and apply project management disciplines across lifecycle stages.

Job description

Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning & Delivery

Job ID: 10468811 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 technical program managers, design engineers, construction managers, 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’re seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager in Herndon, VA, Seattle, WA or Chicago, IL to oversee data center build projects. Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager will lead cross-functional and technical teams from conceptual design feasibility through scope and schedule creation, budget management, completed design, implementation, commissioning, and data center deployment. Along the way, you will use your judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to influence without authority, analytical talent, technical aptitude, and leadership to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders, eliminate non-value-add activities, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities, and be capable of understanding mechanical/electrical engineering concepts. They will be able to apply a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL and systems integration a plus.

Key job responsibilities

We are seeking a Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who to own and deliver on end-to-end builds. Working with stakeholder teams to map dependencies, create and drive schedules, as well as think big to solve some of our biggest challenges! We're looking for a highly organized, attention to detail, problem solver with the ability to dive deep into critical path items. This is a high judgement role to deliver capacity to our end customers.

About the team

Why AWS

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.

Diverse Experiences

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.

Work/Life Balance

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

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.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
• Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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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 .

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USA, VA, Herndon - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

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