DC Design & Portfolio Mngt, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSeattle, Washington
Full-time
Salary
$177k–$239k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
Salary
$177k–$239k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
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.
We are seeking a Principal Design and Portfolio Manager to own and drive the
end-to-end delivery of data center design and portfolio execution across the
Europe and Asia.. This serving as the single-threaded owner of schedule
integrity, milestone lifecycle management, and on-time capacity delivery across
a complex, multi-billion dollar portfolio of builds.
You will define the strategic framework for how designs move from ambiguous
business requirements establishing the systems, mechanisms, and governance
structures that ensure precision, accountability, and transparency at scale. You
will own the end-to-end value proposition of delivery execution: developing
comprehensive program plans, defining KPIs that measure success, conducting
regular risk assessments across the program lifecycle, and building robust
reporting mechanisms that translate complex technical schedules into clear
executive narratives for senior leadership.
You will establish program constraints, challenge assumptions as new data
arises, and evaluate the feasibility and impact of proposed technical solutions
not as the engineer designing the solution, but as the leader who ensures
informed decisions drive on-time outcomes. Every missed milestone is a signal to
improve the system; you will develop and implement risk mitigation strategies,
author documents that drive approvals at key decision points, and escalate
critical risks to appropriate leadership when necessary.
The ideal candidate should thrive in ambiguity and competing priorities. Be an
exceptionally strong communicator both written and verbally who can translate
complex technical schedules into clear executive narratives. Possess a strong
sense of organization, accountability, and team building that fosters robust
working relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Are comfortable
managing remote delivery teams and can navigate mechanical/electrical
engineering concepts with confidence. Are relentless about on-time delivery and
treat every missed milestone as a learning opportunity to improve the system.
Key job responsibilities
• Own and be accountable for on-time delivery of data center designs and their
milestones across the regional portfolio
• Shapes decisions and drives accountability across teams they don't own,
influencing outcomes without authority or direct technical involvement.
• Drive schedule adherence through proactive identification of slippage, root
cause analysis, and corrective action plans
• Develop and maintain milestone health dashboards with clear red/yellow/green
status indicators
• Implement mechanisms for early detection of at-risk or in-trouble projects and
escalate with path-to-green plans
• Design and own the MBR (Monthly Business Review) reporting cadence, content,
and schedule management for regional leadership
• Build and maintain enhanced reporting including KPIs for schedule health,
milestone completion rates, and delivery velocity
• Prepare executive narratives with recommendations that articulate decision
points relative to cost, timing, and strategic trade-offs
• Capture, share, and leverage technical program management best practices
across Data Center Engineering
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 in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our
differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us
to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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: - 10+ years of working directly with
engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes
and coordinating release schedules
- 7+ years of data center infrastructure experience including capacity planning,
design, construction, or operations Preferred Qualifications: - Experience
managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes
and coordinating release schedules
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field
- Proficiency with project management tools: MS Project, Asana, Tableau, and
systems integration platforms
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP),
or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
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
[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
USA, WA, Seattle - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually
