Strategic Data Center Programs Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States (California, Santa Clara) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional programs in Data Center Operations. You will scope projects, develop processes, coordinate execution, and report status, risks, and changes to leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate has a strong delivery record, extensive program management experience, and the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee cross-functional programs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Set clear program objectives and use data analytics to drive improvements and metrics.
• Navigate ambiguities, apply creative problem solving, and mitigate risks.
• Foster collaboration to optimize resource allocation and project success.
• Bridge gaps in processes and teams to prevent common program pitfalls.
• Identify and mitigate risks before they escalate into issues.
• Regularly communicate with managers and senior leaders on status and decisions.
• Develop and oversee KPI reporting for a program portfolio and milestones.

Skills

Program management

Data analytics

Stakeholder comms

Risk management

Education

MBA

Master's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States (California, Santa Clara) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional programs in Data Center Operations. You will scope projects, develop processes, coordinate execution, and report status, risks, and changes to leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate has a strong delivery record, extensive program management experience, and the