AMER Regional Program Manager, Construction Program Management

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.

Amazons Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security safety space utilization efficiency and cost effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites. Our Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for changing the face of cloud computing.

This Regional Construction Program Manager will help implement solutions focused on improving processes streamlining workflows and creating tools used by the field execution teams to deliver capacity more efficiently. They will work closely with internal and external partner (General Contractors) teams to ensure industry best practices and innovative ideas are being considered when new programs are being adopted by the Construction team. The Regional Construction Program Manager will assist Sr. leadership on determining what key metrics reports and goals are necessary for new and existing programs to achieve business objectives.

Key job responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams and manage programs and processes simultaneously.
Engage with technical experts and key stakeholders to initiate new programs including developing new processes and program documentation.
Identify process and communications gaps while developing and driving solutions.
Develop and maintain lessons learned and establish mechanisms to share this with teams.
Work closely with stakeholders on key program initiatives to develop and implement procedures and systems that continually improve and streamline the program.
Drive simplification and automation to evolve processes services and solutions to increase agility and efficiencies and lower costs.
Establish a metrics-driven programmatic approach to strategic initiatives to develop improvements and efficiencies.
Gather define refine and drive requirements for program process standards and system Implementation requirements needed to monitor & report on construction programs across multiple geographic regions with little or no direction from management.
Define & evaluate KPIs derived from program milestone estimate spend forecast and cost/resource loaded schedule performance.

A day in the life



About the team
**Why AWS**
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.

*Diverse Experiences*
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.

*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.

*Inclusive Team Culture*
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 (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and Career Growth*
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.

- 2 years of vendor management experience
- 3 years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- 3 years of data center engineering or operations experience
- 4 years of Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 1 years of relevant discipline work experience
- 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

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at IL Chicago - 96000.00 - 166300.00 USD annually