Data Center Manager

Role Overview

Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations. AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, a strong technical understanding, and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. The successful candidate will create and devise strategies, mentor people at all levels, sponsor projects, and propose technical solutions.

This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on‑call rotation.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all 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 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.

NOTE:

PDX is an AWS Gov Cloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS Gov Cloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. citizens. (Gov Cloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

• Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators.
• Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations.
• Develop career paths for employees and update them in internal tools.
• Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of day‑to‑day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement, and hardware logistics.
• Fast‑learn or act as the subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations.
• Ensure all operational KPIs and metrics are being measured and met.
• Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation, and automation.
• Manage large‑scale events (outages) and act as the call leader.
• Manage and improve the workflows and throughput for data center operations.
• Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and required SLAs.
• Maintain the on‑call schedule, coordinating absences and vacations.
• Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our customer experience.
• Support data centers in various operational stages; the role may be assigned to a facility still under development, requiring travel to established locations for training until the designated site becomes fully operational.

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed.
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until the assigned facility is operational.
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of the assigned facility.
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive team culture through employee‑led affinity groups and inclusion events. Mentorship and career growth resources are available to help employees develop into well‑rounded professionals.

• 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics,…