• Job Description

  Req#: 2359860
  Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world leader in providing a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud powering hundreds of thousands of businesses in hundreds of countries around the world. As part of the AWS Infrastructure organization, Data Center Planning and Delivery (DCPD) prepares for, plans, and builds the data centers that comprise the AWS cloud.
  
  We’re seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager in Herndon or Arlington, VA to oversee data center build projects in the Northern Virginia region. You will lead cross-functional and technical teams from conceptual design feasibility through requirements, budget, completed design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Along the way, you will use your judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence without authority, analytical talent, technical aptitude, and leadership to collaborate with a diverse set 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.
  
  The successful candidate will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities, and be capable of understanding mechanical/electrical engineering concepts. They will be able to apply a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Experience with Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL and systems integration a plus.
  
  If you enjoy the challenges of deploying highly technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you!
  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree AND 3+ years of project management experience OR 5+ years of project management experience (experience can be substituted for degree)
  • 3+ years of experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management
  • Master’s Degree or advanced professional degree
  • Master’s Degree or advanced professional certifications in management of complex, high value technology infrastructure projects
  • Good understanding of data center technologies
  • Experience in managing data center infrastructure deployments
  • Experience with and deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies
  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
  • Experience of leading matrixed teams and individuals across multiple locations
  • Well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure
  
  
  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

• About the company

  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.

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