Senior Manager, Critical Infrastructure Operations; in Alberta)

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Data Center Cluster Manager willing to learn French to play a key leadership role in operating and growing AWS data centers across Canada. This is a manager-of-managers role that supports the Canada Data Center Leader and helps build and operate the physical infrastructure that powers AWS.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will lead an operations organization made up of managers and facility managers responsible for mission-critical infrastructure. You will inspire technical teams, build a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and talent development, and ensure data centers deliver exceptional availability, scalability, and efficiency.

You will contribute to strategic initiatives, including AWS data-center expansion, new capacity delivery, colocation operations, and continuous improvement  you are a results-driven leader who thrives in critical environments and enjoys developing high-performing teams, this role of

Key job responsibilities

Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a team of managers, including managers responsible for compute operations, engineering, logistics, and security.

Act as a manager of managers and support the Canada Data Center Leader in delivering operational and strategic objectives.

Achieve or exceed goals related to safety, asset protection, availability, scalability, efficiency, and cost control.

Plan and execute operational work streams related to building new AWS data centers, expanding existing facilities, and delivering colocation projects.

Oversee the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and decommissioning of server equipment and associated security systems.

Manage the operation and maintenance of data-center mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and change management.

Manage relationships with vendors and colocation partners to meet or exceed contracted service levels.

Lead the response, management, and resolution of incidents affecting safety, asset protection, and availability.

Drive continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools.

Develop talent, promote best practices, and build a strong, inclusive, high-performing team culture.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

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