Data Center Project Manager, US-West CPI

Data Center Project Manager, US-West CPI

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and execution team that manages construction activity within the operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operation data centers around the globe. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

We are currently seeking a Data Center Project Manager to serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers. You will be part of a highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenges in designing, building, and operating Amazon data facilities. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural.

• Project oversight and release review across all disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural.
• Identify areas for improvement using data analysis and act on data provided from other teams and organizations.
• Design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges.
• Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results on projects locally and globally.
• Ensure consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals for each project.

• 5+ years of construction or project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure in an operational space.
• 5+ years in on-site construction trades (mechanical, electrical, general) and vendor management.

• BA/BS in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar technical focus.
• 5+ years experience in the technical field of power distribution and data center mechanical cooling systems.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, incorporate feedback, and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Significant experience successfully delivering results in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.