Sr. Technical Program Manager, Power Generation Solutions, Global Energy, Power Generation Solutions

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 148,700 - 201,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on payments

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks a Sr. Technical Program Manager to own the delivery of data center power generation infrastructure innovations from concept to global deployment.

This role collaborates with engineers, procurement, and operations to design, plan, and implement high‑impact energy solutions. You will drive due diligence, develop technical strategies for generation and interconnection, and manage large projects with stringent timelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams.
• Experience managing programs across cross‑functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• Experience developing operational processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive first‑of‑a‑kind due diligence and development efforts across a range of power solutions (high voltage and medium voltage value chain). You will deliver large‑scale critical generation, transmission, and distribution projects in partnership with commercial energy and procurement teams globally under tight deadlines.
• Perform due diligence on a variety of power generation solutions, partnering with internal and external teams to develop technical strategy that informs commercial deals.
• Deliver technical design solutions for data center electrical interconnection to maximize safety, availability, frugality, and efficiency.
• Support “net‑new” power generation programs, requiring knowledge of generation, interconnection, load siting, and HV/MV power systems, including regulation, load planning, and contractual commercial constructs.
• Perform overall project management activities, acting as the single‑threaded owner for due diligence engagements and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Own end‑to‑end due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model reviews, and synthesis of inputs from technical disciplines.
• Build reports, roadmaps, and program wikis using basic programming skills (HTML, Python) to facilitate product and program delivery.
• Communicate with diverse teams—design engineering, construction, planning, procurement, environmental, and real‑estate—to deliver under tight timelines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide weekly reporting on key project risks and issues to senior leadership at the director and vice‑president level.
• Travel domestically (25%) and internationally as required.

Skills

Technical product management

Program management

Collaboration with engineering

Operational process development

Cross-functional coordination

KPI/SLA definition

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent

Tools

HTML

Python

Job description

Sr. Technical Program Mgr. for AWS Data Center Power Generation Infrastructure

Overview

The Sr. Technical Program Mgr. owns the successful delivery of the newest generations of data center energy innovations and electrical power generation infrastructure technologies from concept to at‑scale global implementation. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage with advanced power infrastructure solutions and the people who develop them.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems and are looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers, all within an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Own and drive first‑of‑a‑kind due diligence and development efforts across a range of power solutions (high voltage and medium voltage value chain). You will deliver large‑scale critical generation, transmission, and distribution projects in partnership with commercial energy and procurement teams globally under tight deadlines.
• Perform due diligence on a variety of power generation solutions, partnering with internal and external teams to develop technical strategy that informs commercial deals.
• Deliver technical design solutions for data center electrical interconnection to maximize safety, availability, frugality, and efficiency.
• Support “net‑new” power generation programs, requiring knowledge of generation, interconnection, load siting, and HV/MV power systems, including regulation, load planning, and contractual commercial constructs.
• Perform overall project management activities, acting as the single‑threaded owner for due diligence engagements and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Own end‑to‑end due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model reviews, and synthesis of inputs from technical disciplines.
• Build reports, roadmaps, and program wikis using basic programming skills (HTML, Python) to facilitate product and program delivery.
• Communicate with diverse teams—design engineering, construction, planning, procurement, environmental, and real‑estate—to deliver under tight timelines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide weekly reporting on key project risks and issues to senior leadership at the director and vice‑president level.
• Travel domestically (25%) and internationally as required.

About The Team

Global Energy, Power Generation Solutions (GE‑PGS) is an engineering and technical strategy team that delivers energy innovations enabling reliable, available, and sustainable capacity for AWS. The team supports new members with mentorship and career growth opportunities, celebrating knowledge sharing and encouraging professional development.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
• 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams
• Experience managing programs across cross‑functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent
• Experience developing operational processes and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management experience
• Experience managing projects across cross‑functional teams, building sustainable processes, and coordinating release schedules
• Experience defining KPIs/SLA’s to drive multi‑million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
• Technical and commercial experience enabling generation and transmission projects directly co‑located to mission‑critical customer load

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

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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon – 148,700.00 – 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – 148,700.00 – 201,200.00 USD annually

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job ID: A10473318