NW Deployment Build Planner I, GND-US-CORE-Build-NWPlanning

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. The Global Network Delivery organization is seeking a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Deployment Planner to join our growing Planning team within AWS Data Center Delivery. This role involves scoping and planning new network capacity deployments across several data center locations, reviewing project forecasts, and ensuring physical infrastructure resources are available for execution.

The ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables them to understand the complexities of the sophisticated network architecture of Amazon data centers. You will work closely with infrastructure supply chain & procurement, network engineering, and technical program managers to plan and deliver customer capacity to local data center installation and deployment technicians.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing comprehensive 6-8 month network implementation roadmaps aligned with AWS data center expansion targets.
• Create and optimize network position layouts and rack placement strategies for data center floor space utilization.
• Review and contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to validate technical requirements and design specifications.
• Develop capacity planning models to ensure infrastructure scalability.
• Create standardized planning templates and methodologies for network implementations.
• Lead end-to-end project planning for multiple concurrent network implementation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Manage project scope and quality parameters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Incorporate lessons learned from deployed projects to iteratively optimize planning.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.
• Track and report weekly project progress to key stakeholders.
• Develop project inventory forecasts and requirements.
• Optimize inventory counts by utilizing prior surplus spares.
• Coordinate with procurement teams for strategic resource acquisition.
• Manage vendor relationships and delivery schedules.
• Establish and adhere to procurement timelines aligned with project schedules.
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks and best practices.
• Develop sustainable and repeatable planning processes.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning methodologies.
• Build and maintain stakeholder communication channels.
• Coordinate with regional teams for standardized planning approaches and iterative optimization.

Requirements

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• Experience in computer networking, including knowledge of network design, protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Highly autonomous, detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing network deployment projects.
• Competence in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure, and fiber solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cramped spaces or elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment).

About the team

• Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating to support customers from startups to Global 500 companies.
• Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.
• Work/Life Balance: AWS strives for flexibility to support work-life harmony, ensuring success at work does not come at the expense of personal life.
• Inclusive Team Culture: AWS fosters a culture of inclusion through employee-led affinity groups, ongoing events, and learning experiences that embrace uniqueness.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: AWS offers knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help employees develop into well-rounded professionals.

Pay

USA, VA, Herndon - $30.00 - $54.00 USD hourly. 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with options for supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.