NW Deployment Planner I, GND - Planning, Implementation, Coordination (PIC) Team

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. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

The Global Network Delivery organization is looking for a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Deployment Planner to join our Planning and Implementation team within AWS Data Center Delivery. The team is responsible for scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations. You will review project forecasts and ensure physical infrastructure resources are available for execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions and processes with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers, and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
• Apply knowledge of network cabling and optic types, cabling infrastructure best practices, and common networking terms.
• Exercise excellent judgement and analytical skills to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
• Coordinate design, project timeline/schedule, and construction milestones.
• Manage core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path.
• Work effectively under time pressure while maintaining strong organization.

Requirements

• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers.
• Experience in project management.
• 1+ years of experience in data center or critical environment in Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, or Data Center Operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations experience.
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Strong understanding of cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.

Skills

• Highly autonomous and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure, and fiber solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, collaborative environment.

About the team

• Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies.
• Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from non-traditional backgrounds to apply.
• Work/Life Balance: We strive for flexibility to support work-life harmony.
• Inclusive Team Culture: Employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences foster inclusion and embrace uniqueness.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: Access to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop professionally.

Pay

USA, VA, Herndon - $30.91 - $54.18 USD hourly
USA, WA, Seattle - $30.91 - $54.18 USD hourly

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional 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.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

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