Principal Tech. Program Manager - Data Center Engineering, Global Integrated Facilities Team

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.

The Principal Technical Program Manager for AWS Data Center Design Engineering Team owns the successful development and delivery of the next generations of data center designs and innovations from concept to at-scale global deployments. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage with advanced infrastructure solutions and the exceptional people that develop them.


Key job responsibilities
The Principal TPM applies their expertise to:

- Own and manage development of complex next generation data center design solution to reach maturity for global deployment
- Drive alignment between the strategic vision and roadmap for the next generations of data center designs and innovations with the overall business vision and strategy to reach global deployment.
- Evaluate the requirements and actions that bridge the gap between design strategies product availability and constructability aspects of deploying newest generation data center physical infrastructure globally
- Drive continuous advancements improvements and alignment of data center designs between product readiness construction methodology financial analysis sustainability utility operations and supply chain partners.
- Plan for global and regional specifics test and validation scheduling and similar production readiness activities
- Collaborate across organizations (Engineering Product Development & Services Finance Operations Planning) and be the guardian for successful delivery of technologies.

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. These technologies are essential for meeting our customers expectations for service and value and meeting Amazons goals for efficiency speed and reliability as we continue expanding our data centers to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you:

- Are great at solving problems
- Possess experience managing highly-technical programs
- Comfortable identifying stakeholders and driving alignment across a global team
- Are great communicators both written and verbal able to take technical solutions and formulate impactful business and leadership narratives
- Build trust and relationships with different business partners (e.g. Engineering Product Development & Services Finance Operations)
- Are comfortable addressing and resolving ambiguity. Identify and mitigate risks drive issues resolution through data driven decision.
- Work independently in a high-performing environment with all levels of leadership and exercise sound judgment where clear guidelines may not exist
- Assist the Senior Manager with hiring and developing the best coaching and mentoring the TPM and PMT team
- Develops the mechanisms reporting and guidelines needed to effectively manage a portfolio of data center designs and related initiatives
- Recognize and appreciate diversity of thought and perspectives

Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for engineering across all disciplines (mechanical electrical structural civil and architectural) development finance integration and operation of these complex technology programs.
You prioritize your activities to support data center design development innovation solve problems and remove blockers and focus on the actions that are most impactful for program success.

About the team
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.

Amazon 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.

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.

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.

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.

* 7 years of technical product or program management experience
* 7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
* Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent

* 10 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
* 10 years of technical product or program management experience
* Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $252900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.