Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to oversee data center build projects. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and applying various project management methodologies. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of technical infrastructure management experience and strong communication skills. This position supports the innovative AWS data centers in Herndon, VA, offering a salary range of $127,100 to $171,900 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in network and data center management.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in data center build projects.
• Manage capital budgets and eliminate non-value-add activities.
• Apply project management tools for the project lifecycle.

Skills

Technical infrastructure management

Project management

Communication skills

Judgment and negotiation skills

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning Delivery

Job ID: 3180424 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. | Herndon, VA

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 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, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost, while experiencing an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional and technical teams from concept through design feasibility, requirements, budget, implementation, testing, and deployment of data center build projects.
• Use judgment and negotiation skills to influence without authority, remove blockers, and accelerate project delivery across multiple time zones.
• Manage capital budgets, eliminate non‑value‑add activity, and design solutions that meet safety and security standards.
• Apply a variety of project management tools and methodologies for all phases of the project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risk, reporting, and metric development.
• Communicate effectively with written and verbal skills, handle ambiguity and competing priorities, and understand mechanical/electrical engineering concepts.
• Experience managing large‑scale construction or data center installation projects is highly desired.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or advanced professional certifications in management of complex, high‑value technology infrastructure projects.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, MS SharePoint, Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL, and systems integration.

Base salary range: 127,100.00 – 171,900.00 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.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.