What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Data Center Planning Delivery position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
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 Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA to oversee data center build projects. 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!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 3 years of project management experience OR 5 years of project management experience (experience can be substituted for degree).
- 3 years of experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management.
- 2 years of experience in analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations.
- Experience of leading matrixed teams and individuals across multiple locations.
- Experience with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint.
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.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
- Well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.
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