AWS Colocation Data Center Program Manager

3 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Amazon Data Services, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our Colocation Build Program Management (CBPM) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the scaling and continuous improvement of construction, commissioning, and building monitoring for AWS Colocation data centers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with regional and global partners to scale, drive, and continuously improve AWS Colo processes related to construction, commissioning, building monitoring, and cost control.
  • Identify process gaps and lead initiatives across internal and external stakeholders to mitigate said gaps.
  • Review and provide feedback to stakeholder deliverables affecting the build phase, including site qualification, stakeholder engagement, milestone planning, contracting, and quality and handover protocols.
  • Provide project management support of build activities in Colocation data centers when needed.
  • Provide metrics to measure program achievements and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide guidance to Colo stakeholders of new or updated processes.
  • Deliver measurable results that improve Colo quality, schedule, and cost.
About the Team

Our team members collaborate across AWS stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to deliver results, drive standards, and raise the bar for AWS Colos.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's 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, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't 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, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it's 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

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience directly mission critical facilities, including but not limited to data center infrastructure.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of construction, commissioning, building automation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience related to the Colocation data center industry and 2+ years of program management experience.
  • Have a strong Technical and Working knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical plant and services supporting mission critical Data Center environments, including on MV & LV Distribution Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Schemes, Standby Generators, UPS, Chillers, CRACs/CRAHs, ancillary mechanical cooling systems plant, and system Automation & Monitoring.
  • Effective communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work in high-stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams.
  • Ability to read and review design and construction documents, including contracts, scope of works, specifications, design drawings, control diagrams, sequence of operations, submittals, inspection and test procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred.


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