AWS Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure, US West

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DESCRIPTION:

Amazon Web Services has an immediate opening for a Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure to support data center infrastructure expansion. The TPM will lead 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, and possess 3+ years experience in tactical project management of highly technical initiatives, as well as  strategic  program management. Experience in managing data center  infrastructure  deployments is a plus. A Bachelor's Degree or additional technical  experience is required. Candidates possessing 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.

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. Being able to stand up cross-functional teams, establish trust with a variety of 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 is a must.

The TPM 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 Tableau, Smartsheets, SQL and systems integration a plus.

This position requires 10% Travel (Domestic and International 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!

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.

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