Technical Infrastructure Program Manager- Material Development, GCID-FD

Application deadline: Sep 5 2026

The Global Connectivity Infrastructure Development (GCID) organization within AWS deploys all fiber infrastructure globally. We are looking for a TIPM II Material Development to support in executing this programs mission. You will own tactical workstreams across the material development pipeline. Driving vendor development timelines coordinating qualification trials managing program tracking and ensuring every material in the pipeline moves efficiently through gates toward global deployment. Youll work at the intersection of product development supply chain and field engineering helping AWS introduce materials that solve real deployment challenges created by next-generation fabric architectures.

Key job responsibilities
Own day-to-day tracking of materials through lifecycle to ensure tasks clear gates on schedule

Manufacturer Development Coordination - Manage tactical development timelines with vendor R&D partners; track milestones document action items.

Qualification & Testing Programs - Coordinate field trials end-to-end: develop test plans manage sample logistics and lab scheduling attend field deployments with vendors validate runbooks and compile Post-Test Findings reports against defined success criteria

Prototype Management - Support RFQ processes track vendor build progress coordinate lab-based Initial Validation and document Go/No-Go decisions

Documentation & Force Multiplication - Create and maintain standardized templates runbooks evaluation rubrics and document libraries
Cross-functional Coordination - Work across procurement standards quality assurance fiber engineering and field deployment teams globally to align material introductions with regional deployment timelines
IP Awareness - Flag novel solutions during development for patent consideration; support IP documentation and filings using program mechanisms
Stakeholder Communication - Prepare monthly program updates draft content for senior leadership
Travel: 1030% - Vendor sites labs field trials - frequency varies by active development phase


About the team
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.


- 3 years of technical infrastructure management experience
- 3 years of program management product development or material/manufacturing engineering experience
- 3 years experience managing vendor or supplier relationships in a technical development context
- 3 years demonstrating ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams through structured lifecycle gates
- You must have 3 years managing the standards of programs; reviewing all data center designs for fiber requirements and overseeing long haul fiber deployment projects

- Experience with fiber optic materials OSP infrastructure or telecommunications components
- Familiarity with material testing and qualification processes (environmental cycling mechanical stress optical performance)
- Experience with Asana Jira or equivalent project portfolio management tools
- Understanding of supply chain dynamics (Lead times capacity planning multi-vendor qualification strategy)
- Background working in hyperscale infrastructure environments

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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 CO Denver - 127100.00 - 171900.00 USD annually
USA GA Atlanta - 127100.00 - 171900.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 127100.00 - 171900.00 USD annually