Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning & Delivery

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 127,100 - 171,900; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager in Herndon, VA, Seattle, WA or Chicago, IL to oversee data center build projects. You will lead cross-functional teams from design feasibility through budget, schedule, and deployment, driving for faster delivery and eliminating blockers.

You will demonstrate strong communication, handle ambiguity, and understand mechanical/electrical concepts while applying project management tools across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to infrastructure (network, data center, hardware, software).
• Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end data center builds with cross-functional teams.
• Map dependencies, create and drive schedules, and remove blockers to accelerate delivery.
• Apply project management tools and techniques across scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk.

Job description

Description

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager in Herndon, VA, Seattle, WA or Chicago, IL to oversee data center build projects. 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.

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager in Herndon, VA, Seattle, WA or Chicago, IL to oversee data center build projects. 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 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

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.

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Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, networking engineering, systems engineering or construction management with a good understanding of data center technologies such as power, cooling and controls systems
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time

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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 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, IL, Chicago - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10468810