Program Manager Intern, APAC Controls Deployment & Service

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 Data Center Capacity Delivery Asia-Pacific Controls Deployment and Service (DCCD APAC CDS) team delivers and services the control systems which monitor and ensure the health of our data centers. APAC CDS mission is to safely provide our customers with the unmatched reliability security and performance that AWS is known for. APAC CDS covers three core disciplines of controls deployments controls projects and controls service with associated sub-disciplines of colocated controls on-call support and governance.

As Amazonians we work in a competitive environment. Our customers are always beautifully wonderfully dissatisfied. Being successful in our roles is not just about doing our jobs well but also evolving and innovating. Change is the only constant and applies to our customers our roles our team organization our tools and our mechanisms.

To be successful in this team you will also have:
- Ability to thrive at the pace and scale of Amazon
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
- Ability and willingness to collaborate with peers around the globe which may involve some participation in meetings at odd hours
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically or globally as and when needed

Controls Coordinators are responsible for understanding the entire construction and deployment lifecycle the data center design types the different vendors and systems and how these components impact the purchasing for multi-million dollar data center deployment projects. They provide corresponding Operational Planning (OP1/2) inputs to Finance Managers against this historic work. They compile and submit Work Order and Change Order requests ensuring the correct technical documents are included in the contract that Legal drafts. They submit Purchase Requests with the necessary funding and vendor information to generate the Purchase Orders required to complete work. They also manage Supervisory Controls and Direct Automation (SCADA) rack forecasts and ordering. They actively partner with Controls Engineers Controls Managers Finance Legal and Procurement to complete these key deliverables.

As an intern you will be working on purchase orders for vendors and continuous improvements to internal process. You will be assigned to be part of a team who will help you in identifying project goals inspire and mentor you and support your professional development.


Key job responsibilities
* Learn fundamental data center operations
* Complete assigned training modules on AWS and our data center systems
* Shadow experienced coordinators and program managers during routine tasks
* Process purchase orders (POs) work orders (WOs) change orders (COs) or other coordination tasks
* Deliver Continuous Improvements

A day in the life
- Join the cloud leader: Customers are choosing AWS over other providers because it has a lot more functionality the largest and most vibrant community of customers and partners the most proven operational and security expertise and the business is innovating at a faster clip - especially in new areas such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence the Internet of Things Serverless Computing and custom-designed processors and chips.
- Drive operational excellence: Your role doesnt stop with an existing operational process. You will have opportunity to Invent and Simplify to make our mechanisms more efficient.
- Continuous growth and learning: You may not be an expert in AWS when you join our company but you will have support to become one. Benefit from direct access to industry-leading specialists latest training materials and courses to propel your career.

About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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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.

1. Education - We welcome applicants from all tertiary degree studies in their second last year of study.

Please note: To be eligible for this program you will need to be available for the full internship period from 1 Dec 2025 - 20 Feb 2026.

This role is based in Melbourne and will require the commitment of successful candidates to be based in Melbourne for the duration of the internship.

1. Tertiary studies in Business IT Engineering or similar discipline.
2. Previous internship/work experience
3. Track record of extracurricular activities

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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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