Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world leader in providing a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud powering hundreds of thousands of businesses in hundreds of countries around the world. 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.
We’re seeking an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager in Seattle, WA to lead large-scale data center build projects.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing; possess a background in partner and business development; and have proven results within the data center infrastructure space. They will also have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the skill-set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs. Excellent communications skills are a must. Candidates are expected to have the ability to write and convey compelling customer value propositions and participate in proposal efforts, as well as to interface with AWS business units responsible for delivering capabilities to customers. Through your work across AWS, you will be responsible for driving program definition, customer and partner onboarding, and overall delivery. You must bring an established understanding of these respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.
Technical Infrastructure Program Manager will lead cross-functional and technical teams from conceptual design feasibility through requirements, budget, completed design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Along the way, you will use your judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence without authority, analytical talent, technical aptitude, and leadership to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders across multiple time zones, manage capital budgets, eliminate non-value-add activity, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities, and be capable of understanding mechanical/electrical engineering concepts. They will be able to apply a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL and systems integration a plus.
If you enjoy the challenges of deploying highly technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years of project management experience OR 10+ years of project management experience (experience can be substituted for degree).
– 10+ years of experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management.
– 8+ years of experience in analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Master’s Degree or advanced professional degree.
– Master’s Degree or advanced professional certifications in management of complex, high value technology infrastructure projects.
– Good understanding of data center technologies.
– Experience in managing data center infrastructure deployments.
– Experience with and deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies.
– Well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $141,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.