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DC Design & Portfolio Mngt, Data Center Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Seattle, WA · Today
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

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.

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
  • 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

Requirements

10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of data center infrastructure experience including capacity planning, design, construction, or operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field
  • 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

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