Amazon Web Services seeks a Manager to lead a team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers (TIPMs) to support data centre infrastructure expansion. This Manager, through their team, will lead cross functional teams to deliver Data Centre build projects, from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
This leader drives the development and adoption of strategies in their region and across APAC, initiates programs that address regional and global challenges and programs, coordinates and drives execution with local partner teams, removes obstacles during implementation, and reports progress and risks on all in-flight programs. They should be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. They are expected to become a voice of the region to influence new global initiatives and programs that will inform the next generation of Data Centres. They are expected to drive improvements in overall program execution, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency. Successful candidates likely have a background in a technical discipline (architecture, engineering, or other sciences) or have experience in program management of complex initiatives. They are able to build trust and relationships with various stakeholders, and have strong problem solving skills. Experience in managing data centre infrastructure deployments is a plus. Successful candidates are likely to be passionate, manage ambiguity well, and are eager to solve complex problems.
Candidates must be comfortable managing a team reporting to them located both locally and remotely. Successful candidates possess the ability to work with teams to troubleshoot project technical implementation issues and remove barriers to project success. Being able to lead cross-functional teams, establish trust with a variety of stakeholders across multiple time zones, manage capital budgets, eliminate non-value-add activity, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery is a must. Successful candidates will be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of a project's lifecycle. They will also exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.
Key job responsibilities
Leading, hiring, and developing a team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers (TIPMs).
Demonstrating tactical and strategic thinking and applying high judgement to ensure data centre delivery for customers.
Developing and reviewing metrics and assessing performance against targets to identify improvements to delivery timelines and opportunities to close gaps.
Monitoring in-flight projects, major risks, and improvement efforts. Ensuring delivery is on track to meet supply commitments and constantly changing customer demand
Diving deep into capacity issues to identify risks and opportunities, and resolving constraints by negotiating across multiple stakeholders.
Identifying opportunities to invent and simplify processes, identifying business risks, and implementing scalable mechanisms.
Providing concise written and verbal communication to a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from project summaries to stakeholders, summary of technical discussions, or communications with Senior Executives for strategic decisions.
Managing metrics, tools, and mechanisms to ensure stakeholders are aware of ongoing risks or issues that require their action, decision, mitigations, or effort.
Identifying alternative solutions, communicating throughout the organization to align direction, gain support and drive rectification efforts.
A day in the life
Drive data centre delivery programs in the China regions by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Lead stakeholder meetings to align partner teams, share progress, and escalate quickly to deliver business outcome. Identify opportunities to invent and simplify process, develop seamless project execution and remove unnecessary or redundant process. Communicate clearly, and proactively to remove roadblocks, pave the way for innovation, and can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Regular/ad-hoc communications and reporting to executive leadership, peer groups and stakeholders.
About the team
As part of the AWS Infrastructure organization, the Data Centre Planning and Delivery team prepares for, plans, and builds the data centres that comprise the AWS cloud. This team drives continuous improvement of AWS Data Centres to provide more efficient and reliable infrastructure to customers.
Internal job description
Internal candidates should reach out to the hiring manager for informational interviews.
Basic qualifications
5+ years of experience in core project management activities, including scoping, schedule, budget, quality, and risk and critical path management.
3+ years of experience managing complex technology or physical infrastructure projects
2+ years of people management experience
2+ years proficiency with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor or Master’s Degree, or similar advanced professional degree
Background in Data Centre Infrastructure design, operations or delivery
Proven ability to effectively manage project budgets
Strong analytical, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Experience with and deep understanding of project management methodologies
Understanding of the China data centre market, colocation service providers, design consultants, and contractors.
5+ years of experience in core project management activities, including scoping, schedule, budget, quality, and risk and critical path management.
3+ years of experience managing complex technology or physical infrastructure projects
2+ years of people management experience
2+ years proficiency with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint.
Bachelor or Master’s Degree, or similar advanced professional degree
Background in Data Centre Infrastructure design, operations or delivery
Proven ability to effectively manage project budgets
Strong analytical, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Experience with and deep understanding of project management methodologies
Understanding of the China data centre market, colocation service providers, design consultants, and contractors.
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