Data Center Program Manager

Amazon Web Services is seeking a detail oriented, customer obsessed Program

Manager for its Infrastructure Operations team.

Our Program Managers are able to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions

in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable

interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels

of the organization. If you have previous project engineering experience, are

ready to take on challenges, open minded, appreciate team comradely, have an

occasional sense of humor and want to help Amazon raise the bar, then this role

is for you!

Successful candidates are natural self-starters who possess the ability to

design, develop and deploy innovative solutions to address operational

challenges while driving these solutions to completion. This role requires both

independent contribution as well as the ability to work within

multi-disciplinary teams (internal operations, engineering, legal, finance,

procurement, environmental/health/safety, etc.). This individual has strong

communication skills, is organized and thrive in ambiguity.

The scope of role encompasses program management of capital expense (CAPEX)

and/or operational expense (OPEX) projects within data center operations. The

scope of projects will include but not be limited to the improvement of

electrical, mechanical, fire detection, building improvements, vendor (partner)

management, and cluster wide maintenance coordination. An understanding of these

systems is necessary, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for

improvement as well as act on data provided from other teams and organizations.

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.

PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal

government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS GovCloud

region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud

may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Key job responsibilities

Manage requirements, budget, design, and implementation of assigned projects

Assess annual maintenance program requirements and build a rolling 18 month

project forecast

Facilitate creation of SOWs with partner teams to be included in contract

documents including RFQ/RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and

invoicing.

Evaluate performance and work product of on-site partners and escalate issues

through Amazon leadership.

Identify and communicate needs for design improvements.

Monitor and enforce project schedules and quality with, operational teams, cross

functional amazon team members, and partners.

Lead and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and

outside partners including equipment specifications, material flow, process

design, and site layout.

Evaluate project risks and issues and propose actionable resolutions.

Build strong working relationships with data center leadership teams across

multiple sites as well as other internal stakeholders (operations, finance,

safety, security, legal, procurement).

General knowledge of data center operations and facility management.

Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to

self-motivate and follow-through on projects

Ability to follow accurate and complete support procedures, system

documentation, and issue tracking entries.

Proactively and continually improve your level of knowledge about data center

relevant technologies.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of

our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored

affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what

makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.

Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and

passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional.

Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, or a related field

- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and

into deployment or mass production

- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems

- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems Preferred

Qualifications: - 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable

critical infrastructure experience

- Knowledge of critical data center equipment

- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard

operating procedures

- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA,

NEC, or OSHA

- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical

infrastructure

- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of

electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure

- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings

for all domains

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely

and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to

standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively

and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional

customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company

policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship

with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties

and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company

policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and

respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and

safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los

Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified

applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

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USA, CA, Santa Clara - 128,000.00 - 214,000.00 USD annually