NW Deployment Refresh Planner , GND-US-CORE-Refresh-NWPlanning

NW Deployment Refresh Planner I, GND-US-CORE-Refresh-NW Planning

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. The Global Network Delivery organization is looking to hire a highly motivated, best‑in‑class Network Deployment Planner to join our growing Planning team within AWS Data Center Delivery.

The team’s responsibilities involve scoping and planning new network capacity deployments across several data center locations, reviewing project forecasts, and ensuring physical infrastructure resources are available for execution.

• Strategic Planning & Design Management
  • Contribute to developing comprehensive 6‑8 month network implementation roadmaps aligned with AWS DC expansion targets.
  • Create and optimize network position layouts and rack placement strategies for data centre floor space utilization.
  • Review and contribute to High‑Level Design (HLD) documentation.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to validate technical requirements and design specifications.
  • Develop capacity planning models to ensure infrastructure scalability.
  • Create standardized planning templates and methodologies for network implementations.
• Project & Resource Management
  • Lead end‑to‑end project planning for multiple concurrent network implementation initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Manage project scope and quality parameters.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Iteratively improve planning by incorporating lessons learned from recently deployed projects.
  • Coordinate across cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.
  • Track and report weekly project progress to key stakeholders.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Planning
  • Develop project inventory forecasts and requirements.
  • Optimize counts by utilizing prior surplus spares.
  • Coordinate with procurement teams for strategic resource acquisition.
  • Manage vendor relationships and delivery schedules.
  • Establish and maintain procurement timelines aligned with project schedules.
• Program Governance & Process Excellence
  • Establish and maintain project management frameworks and best practices.
  • Develop sustainable and repeatable planning processes.
  • Create and maintain project documentation and reporting standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning methodologies.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder communication channels.
  • Coordinate with regional teams for standardized planning approaches and iterative improvement.

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• Experience in computer networking, hardware troubleshooting, and repair.
• Knowledge of network design, protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or elevated locations while adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and highly autonomous, with experience in managing network deployment projects.
• Competency in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure and fiber solutions.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast‑paced, ambiguous, collaborative environment.

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 optional 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.

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USA, VA, Herndon - 30.00 - 54.00 USD hourly