Network Deployment Planner, Global Network Delivery (GND)

About AWS Infrastructure Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles collaborating across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Role Overview

The Global Network Delivery organisation is seeking a highly motivated Network Deployment Planner to join our Planning and Implementation team. This role focuses on scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments for Room 1 and Room 2 builds across multiple data centre locations. The ideal candidate will work independently with partner teams to deliver network infrastructure with minimal supervision driving stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks.

Key job responsibilities
Risk Management & Proactive Planning

Identify assess and proactively mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle removing hurdles during the planning stage before they impact on-site delivery
Develop contingency plans for complex network deployment scenarios proactively engaging with partner teams
Anticipate potential blockers and work cross-functionally to resolve ambiguous challenges before they escalate
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to prevent recurring issues
Anticipate and assess cabling impact due to a new process or new technology being rolled out ahead in the planning cycle.

Project Management & Execution

Lead end-to-end planning for Room 1 and Room 2 network infrastructure builds
Create detailed network rack splits and position plans for placement of network racks on data centre floors. Draw up position plans showcasing network rack placements.
Coordinate design reviews project timelines/schedules and construction milestones highlighting network and larger project level risks.
Manage core project management disciplines including scope schedule quality risk and critical path management
Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver sustainable repeatable solutions with continuous improvement focus.
Capture local site critical nuances working with GND Deployment teams when planning for remote sites.
Ability to successfully context switch between multiple high-priority concurrent projects

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Work independently with infrastructure supply chain & procurement network engineering and technical program managers to plan and deliver customer capacity
Build strong relationships to collaborate and unblock project challenges across organizational boundaries
Manage vendor and supplier conversations to ensure prompt delivery and prevent project delays due to materials
Partner with deployment technicians to facilitate smooth capacity execution
Engage with regional leadership teams to align on strategic priorities and delivery commitments
Reporting & Analytics
Develop and maintain comprehensive project tracking and performance metrics
Create and send detailed reports on project status risks dependencies and delivery timelines
Analyse data to identify trends bottlenecks and opportunities for optimisation
Provide regular updates to stakeholders with actionable insights and recommendations
Leverage data-driven decision making to improve planning accuracy and delivery performance

Technical Planning & Infrastructure

Conduct HLD (High-Level Design) reviews and provide technical input
Perform accurate inventory planning and optimization through the PR/PO process
Plan for landing of network racks power requirements and position configurations
Drive and implement structured cabling in new builds based on lessons learned and latest AWS standards
Review project forecasts and ensure physical infrastructure resources are available for execution
Understand and apply knowledge of network cabling optic types and fibre solutions

Scripting & Automation (Advantage)

Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline planning processes and reduce manual effort
Create data analysis tools to enhance reporting capabilities and insights
Build automated workflows for repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy
Leverage coding skills to innovate and scale network planning operations

A day in the life
Planning of Network projects six to eight months in advance tackling the networking infrastructure required to cater for AWS DC expansion targets of the business.
Design the Network Position Planning create project reports and provide weekly updates across the multiple projects in your own portfolio.
Procure relevant cabling material timely after verifying accuracy of counts and lengths.
Build strong relationships to collaborate and unblock project challenges beyond the scope of Network Infra Delivery only
Understand the latest trends and best practices followed at a regional level and implement in local builds.
Help us hire and develop the best in our team to consistently raise the teams bar.

About the team
GND APAC is a part of a subset but a key global team under the AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) team that tackles the Network Infrastructure demands becoming the human glue between Global Networking and local/regional Infrastructure teams.

- 3 years of vendor management experience
- 4 years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- 5 years of data center engineering or operations experience
- 5 years of Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in vendor management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Experience in data center engineering or operations
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel

- 3 years of construction or project management experience
- Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
- operating engineering license such as DC II DC III or equivalent
- Experience in construction or project management

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