NW Deployment Planner II, 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. The team is responsible for scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations, reviewing project forecasts, and ensuring physical infrastructure resources are available for execution.

The Network Deployment Planner 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. The ideal candidate will possess a technology background enabling them to understand the complexities of Amazon’s sophisticated network architecture, be highly autonomous, detail-oriented, and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in managing network deployment projects, networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure, and fiber solutions is required.

This position offers high levels of autonomous work with minimal supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in developing innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. The ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions and processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers, and Technical Project Managers to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
• Apply knowledge of network cabling and optic types, as well as cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and analytical skills to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
• Coordinate design, project timeline/schedule, and construction milestones.
• Apply core project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management.
• Maintain strong organization and the ability to work effectively under time pressure.

Requirements

• Experience in project management.
• 1+ years of relevant discipline work experience.
• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers.

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.
• Familiarity with common networking terms and cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.

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.

The package also includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

• USA, VA, Herndon: $76,900.00 - $134,600.00 USD annually.
• USA, WA, Seattle: $80,200.00 - $134,600.00 USD annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.