Amazon - Herndon, VA
posted 5 months ago
AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring that the cloud remains operational and efficient. This role is critical as it supports all AWS data centers, managing the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that provide our customers with uninterrupted access to the innovative services they rely on. The team tackles complex challenges, navigating thousands of variables that impact the supply chain, and is looking for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to this mission. As a Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, you will oversee data center build projects in the Virginia region, leading cross-functional and technical teams from the initial conceptual design phase through to requirements gathering, budgeting, completed design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Your role will require you to leverage your judgment, negotiation skills, and ability to influence without authority, as you collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders across multiple time zones. You will manage capital budgets, eliminate non-value-add activities, design solutions, remove blockers, and find innovative ways to accelerate project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and will thrive in environments characterized by ambiguity and competing priorities. A solid understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts is essential, along with proficiency in various project management tools and methodologies applicable throughout the project lifecycle. You will need to demonstrate experience in core project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and risk management, as well as reporting and metric development/tracking. Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, and MS SharePoint is required, while experience with Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL, and systems integration is considered a plus. If you are passionate about deploying highly technical and innovative projects at scale, this position is an excellent fit for you!