Data Center Manager, Data Center Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly and we are looking for a Data Center Operations Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team in Vsters.

We are seeking a manager to join our growing infrastructure management team. The ideal candidate will have a background in people management with a proven track record of leading technical teams. You should have an understanding of IT infrastructure and operations support.
This role requires a driven leader who can inspire and guide their team to meet the evolving needs of our organization.

The Data Center Manager is the leadership role for our compute operations teams within an AWS region. They will have managerial responsibility for safety security availability scaling costs and efficiency for their department. They lead the team that is installing maintaining and de-commissioning network and server equipment in a safe secure and cost-effective manner across the region. Data Center Operations Manager must manage across each function but also have the ability to dive deep into any given function as needed.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.


Key job responsibilities
Lead and supervise a team of Data Center Technicians which is installing maintaining and decommissioning network and server hardware

Oversee the safety security availability quality and performance of the team while driving a positive customer experience

Strategic planning and forecasting; manage team and individual performance; delivering performance reviews and address staffing needs

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures

Mentor train and develop career progression for direct reports and members of the organization

Obsess over team learning and development both from a technical/functional and soft skills (critical thinking emotional intelligence and adaptability) development perspective

Coordinate support of change management resources in partnership with electrical and mechanical operations teams

Develop improve and share operational best practices across the region and with peers globally

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its 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 & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud

2 years of Data Center Operations experience or similar Operations roles
2 years of direct people management experience including performance management such as End of Year Reviews
Team organizational and planning skills as well as stringent time management skills to balance workloads in a complex and dynamic environment
. Driving license valid in EU

3 years of cumulative experience with information technology infrastructure domains such as compute server platforms storage server platforms server components network devices cabling best practices and IT service delivery principles and best practices

Understanding of critical Electrical HVAC and control systems.

Appropriate Security and Safety awareness.

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