Manager, Technical Infra Program Manager, Data Center Planning and Delivery

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.

As part of the AWS Infrastructure organization Data Center Planning and Delivery (DCPD) prepares for plans and builds the data centers that comprise the AWS cloud. Were seeking an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to oversee data center security build projects and take a lead role in ensuring the successful deployment and launch of physical security infrastructure programs. This role will be engaging requiring interaction with many internal Networking Design Engineering Construction teams and external partners. As such visibility on your programs will be high and requires a technical PM with strong business acumen and precision communications.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator both written and verbally and possess 5 years of tactical project management of highly technical initiatives as well as strategic program management.

An Engineering Degree or equivalent technical experience is required. Candidates possessing a background in software/hardware engineering infrastructure operations and/or IP/networking who have transitioned to a program management discipline will have a distinct advantage.

Strong judgment negotiation skills ability to influence without authority analytical talent and leadership along with the capacity to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities are a must. A successful candidate will possess a background in technical infrastructure deployment software/network engineering and data center infrastructure/operations. Your work will include supporting the construction and deployment of physical security packages. You will work closely with internal teams Design Engineering Construction as well as Security Integrators General Contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with all security standards during the construction testing and acceptance phases of the projects. Experience in managing data center infrastructure deployments is a plus. A successful candidate will have proven to be capable to manage a global deployment strategy work cross functionality with vendors procurement finance operations and software teams. This candidate will develop outcomes that will involve many types of hardware and software platforms and process development/optimization. Ability to travel 50% to support deployment and implementation globally.

Key job responsibilities
Lead cross functional and technical teams to drive new build projects from conceptual design feasibility through requirements budget completed design implementation testing and deployment

Interact with engineers technicians project managers and senior management on a daily basis

Lead the deployment launch and continuous improvement of new data center builds and expansions

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate high quality cost effective solutions and deliver results on time

Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors

Lead continuous improvement processes to improve physical security programs

Implement and fully document improvements and modifications related to new technologies

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5 years in technical security leadership roles; technical program management or Cloud Infrastructure and experience working with the large-scale global deployments of hardware/software
5 years proficient using business/technical software and experience working with designs of complex systems software and hardware specifically in the Physical Security space
Has an engineering background (e.g. CS CE EE ME CivE degree or equivalent experience)
Ability to travel 50% to support deployment and implementation globally

Experience in building and scaling security solutions in highly technical infrastructure like data centers
Advanced degree in a technology related field
Capital project management skills
Experience in practicing / implementing continuous improvement methodology LEAN Six Sigma ITIL CMMI

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $254500/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.