Submittals Manager , AWS Power & Cooling (PAC)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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 AWS Power and Cooling (PAC) team is looking for a results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead a global team responsible for the supplier drawing and specification approval process for power and cooling equipment. You must be a self-starter and effective influence with curiosity and learning drive. You must be a leader and program manager as your team will coordinate and track suppliers technical drawing and specification approval process for power and cooling equipment at every level within multiple cross-functional teams. You should bring strong process improvement abilities to the table and continuously implement operational efficiencies as well as seek opportunities to effect transformational business change. You must have the ability to effectively communicate your vision to senior executives. As manager of the AWS Power and Cooling Supply Chain Submittals Team you will oversee management of the supplier technical drawing and specification approval process for one or more of the categories within the Power and Cooling Equipment space supporting AWS Data Center build projects.




Key job responsibilities
Oversight and coordination of multi-discipline division of work related to supplier technical drawing and specification approval process for power and cooling equipment for Amazon critical infrastructure.
Manage internal and external stakeholder communication and provide status updates on projects and deliverables related to supplier technical drawing and specification approval activities.
Track the supplier drawing and specification approval life cycle to secure design approvals in a timely manner.
Manage supplier performance as it relates to supplier technical drawing and specification approvals.
Monitor existing metrics as well as develop and propose new metrics to provide actionable data to critical business stakeholders as it relates to supplier drawing and specification approval process management.
Support suppliers and internal stakeholders involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems Generators UPS HVAC and transformers.
Required Travel: Approx. 5% of the time.


A day in the life
As Submittals Manager and a member of the Power and Cooling leadership team duties will include:
- Having weekly sync with Vendors Engineers Construction managers and many others
- Composing reports and analyzing metrics and reporting out on Key Performance Indicators
- Pursuing initiatives to standardize and improve work processes
- Troubleshooting ad-hoc issues and doing all thats necessary to unblock the submittals approval process including fielding escalations




About the team
About the team:
This role will lead team of submittal analysts globally. We work hard but we have fun. The team takes pride in collaboration and inclusiveness.

Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
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- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Statistics Computer Science Mathematics or related field or additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
- 4 year of experience in technical program management procurement category management business analytics or similar role.
- 2 years experience with data analysis using tools such as advanced Excel SQL Tableau etc.


- Background in architecture/design mechanical/electrical engineering data center infrastructure/operations and/or construction who have transitioned to a program management discipline.
- MBA or advanced degree in engineering supply chain analytics or other quantitative disciplines.
- 2 years experience in product management requirements management or leading an implementation of a product.
- Ability to think big and drive innovation throughout the supply chain.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153000/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.