Network Deployment Manager, Global Network Deployment; GND

Network Deployment Manager, Global Network Deployment (GND)

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast‑paced, customer‑centric company and a leader in cloud technology. We are looking for a proven technical manager with people management experience, a robust technical understanding and the drive to take our team to the next level.

The mission of the team is to deliver network capacity on time with zero rework.

The Network Deployment Manager will manage the implementation and delivery of inbound capacity and equipment in a data center or colocation environment, grow a regional team and oversee their development. The candidate will manage installation and deployment of network equipment and related infrastructure, drive low‑voltage structured cabling across the AWS network platform, and provide strategic direction.

• Prioritize and assign deployment tasks to field technicians.
• Coordinate team resources to deliver project tasks, including cross‑team support, change management, maintenance window support, and potential off‑hour needs.
• Manage inbound racks and hardware from receiving through on‑site deployment milestones.
• Manage the quality of vendor‑installed cabling and associated orders in a colocation environment.
• Apply project management skills, provide coaching and create internal documentation.
• Guide, train and educate staff on deployment processes and required customer SLAs.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports supporting MBRs, internal metrics and team goals.
• Handle project escalations, host weekly staff meetings and cross‑functional partnerships.
• Recruit and train field technicians while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Recommend, document, and oversee AWS policies and procedures.
• Partner cross‑functionally to drive awareness and compliance of AWS safety standards.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of technical team management experience
• 3+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
• Travel up to 25% of the time

• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers
• Experience in employee and performance management
• 5+ years managing a team of technicians or field engineers in a data center or colocation environment
• Broad understanding of data center and/or colocation infrastructure, installation and cage/room design
• Demonstrated knowledge of optical technologies including DWDM
• Strong organizational and planning skills including time management
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principle requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

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.

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USA, TX, Wharton -  -  USD annually