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. 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. This role involves scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations.

The Network Deployment Planner will work closely with infrastructure supply chain & procurement, network engineering, and technical program managers to plan and deliver customer capacity. You’ll collaborate with teams across AWS to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand capacity to local data center installation and deployment technicians.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions and processes with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers, and Technical Project Managers to facilitate smooth capacity execution.
• Apply knowledge of network cabling and optic types, along with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Demonstrate excellent judgement and analytical skills to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
• Coordinate design, project timelines, schedules, 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 in project management.
• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers.
• Highly autonomous, 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, and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line.
• 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.

Pay

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

About the team

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, offering a robust suite of products and services trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications or have non-traditional career paths.

Work/Life Balance
We strive for work-life harmony, supporting flexibility to ensure success at work does not come at the expense of personal life.

Inclusive Team Culture
Our employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion, and ongoing events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
We offer endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.