Description

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.

AWS is looking for best in class Infrastructure Technical Program Managers (TIPM) to help build one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. As a TIPM, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary networking projects for our Backbone Optical Networks. You will have the opportunity to shape, define & deliver new methods of delivering technology solutions at scale. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure changes and rollout across Amazon Data Centers. You will manage our cross-functional projects, working with all organizational levels and groups including network operations, network engineering, infrastructure engineering & internal project management teams, as well as external Vendors. You will be required to be able to identify risks & issues, whilst applying critical thinking to develop paths to success.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale.

• Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and senior management on a daily basis

• Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.

• Work with engineers to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs.

• Ensure consistency in deployed configurations and track exceptions for follow up

A day in the life

Meeting with project teams to ensure progress and delivery timelines meet or exceed the need-by-date. Planning future optical and backbone projects, coordinating design and requirements discussions and driving commitment from stakeholder teams to ensure project are started and finish on time. Reviewing processes and mechanisms for improvement opportunities and driving improvement initiatives at the team and org level.

About the team

GCNA Deployment team responsible for the timely delivery of Border Networking deployments for AWS. Team members own their deliverables end-to-end within a defined geographic scope of ownership.

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 (gender diversity) 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

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience

• Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)

• Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds

• 3+ years experience in deployment of Optical line systems or Backbone Network

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience in the management of complex technology infrastructure projects

• Familiarity with the AWS network architecture.

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.

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.