Technical Infra Prog. Manager II, ADC Networking Scaling and Deployment

Technical Infrastructure Program Manager

Amazon has an immediate opening for a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to support ADC Network Deployment growth initiatives. The TIPM will lead cross functional teams to drive the implementation and deployment of the completed designs, develop and document requirements, budgets, and project schedules. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years in technical program management, plus experience managing complex and large-scale technology projects.

Experience in managing networking projects and/or data center rollouts is essential. A Bachelor's degree is required and demonstrated ability to lead others in a technical environment. Successfully delivering project deliverables while effectively managing multiple competing priorities is essential. Other requirements include proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel + Access, MS Sharepoint and Project Management Methodologies.

The successful candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator both written and verbally, and will lead multi-discipline, highly technical project initiatives. The ideal candidate will have successfully managed multiple enterprise-scale infrastructure projects. Their experience includes data center networking technologies, as well as familiarity with software delivery, operating systems, server virtualization products, and data center automation tools. Candidate must be comfortable managing remote project delivery teams, and possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot project implementation issues, and remove barriers to project success.

The candidate can multitask and re-prioritize and effectively lead deliveries based on ever changing business needs. This candidate will be a self starter requiring little guidance, have a 'will get it done attitude' and can make decisions independently. The TIPM will be fully competent in project management tools and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle.

If you meet these qualifications, and enjoy the challenges of deploying highly technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you! This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Key job responsibilities include driving programs deploying AWS networking infrastructure in AWS Data centers and transit centers, to meet the ever growing customer demand. Manage multiple competing cross-organizational projects/programs simultaneously on a global scale. Interact with Network Engineers, Data Center Technicians, Software Engineers, Security, Cross team Deployment Managers, Cross team Technical Program Managers and Senior Management on a daily basis. Participate in engineering reviews of network design.

Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles. Work with engineers to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs. Ensure consistency in deployed configurations and track exceptions for follow up. Drive simplification efforts in engineering and project/program management and architectures to unblock innovation.

Create predictable process paths for large and/or complex efforts.

About the team: AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll 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 you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.