AWS Manager, Technical Program Management, Infrastructure, US West

Job Summary

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.

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.

Amazon Web Services has an immediate opening for a Manager, Technical Program Management, Infrastructure to support data center infrastructure expansion. The Manager will lead TPM reports and cross‑functional teams to drive regional data center build projects, from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator, both written and verbally, possess at least 5 years in tactical project management, and have 3 years leading 5+ person teams delivering highly technical initiatives, demonstrating strategic program management. Experience managing data center infrastructure deployments is a plus. A bachelor’s degree or additional technical experience is required. Candidates with a background in architecture/design, mechanical/electrical engineering, software/hardware engineering, data center infrastructure/operations, and/or construction who have transitioned to a program management discipline will have a distinct advantage.

The Manager must be comfortable managing both co‑located and remote teams of Infrastructure TPM direct reports and matrixed project delivery teams. The Manager will possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot project implementation issues, remove barriers to project success, stand up cross‑functional teams, establish trust with 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 Manager will be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with SQL, AI tool development, and systems integration is a plus.

This position requires 25 % travel (trips to AWS Data Center clusters).

If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenges of deploying highly technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you!

• 5+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience
• 3+ years of team management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• Experience working in a network planning, network construction/implementation, or commercial implementation role at an ISP, telecom operator, or hyperscaler

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

USA, VA, Arlington –  –  USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon –  –  USD annually