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- 5+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and critical path management) experience<br />- 3+ years of team management experience <br /> - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field<br /><br />Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br /><br />Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit <a href='https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations'>https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br /><br /><p><span>The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at </span><a target='_blank' href='https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits'><span>https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits</span></a><span>.</span></p><br /><br />USA, OR, Umatilla - 163,500.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually<br />USA, WA, Seattle - 163,500.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually <br /> <br />AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. <br /><br />You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.<br /><br /><br />Amazon Web Services has an immediate opening for a Manager, Technical Program Management, Infrastructure to support data center infrastructure expansion. The Manager will lead TPM reports and cross functional teams to drive regional data center build projects, from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.<br /> <br />The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator, both written and verbally, possess 5+ years in tactical project management, and have 3+ years leading 5+ person teams delivering highly technical initiatives, demonstrating strategic program management. Experience in managing data center infrastructure deployments is a plus. A Bachelors Degree or additional technical experience is required. Candidates possessing a background in architecture/design, mechanical/electrical engineering, software/hardware engineering, data center infrastructure/operations, and/or construction, who have transitioned to a program management discipline will have a distinct advantage.<br /> <br />Candidate must be comfortable managing both co-located and remote teams of Infrastructure TPM direct reports and matrixed project delivery teams. The Manager will possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot project implementation issues, and remove barriers to project success. Being able to stand up 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. <br /> <br />The Manager will be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with SQL, AI tool development, and systems integration a plus. <br /><br />This position requires 25% Travel (trips to AWS Data Center Clusters).<br /> <br /> If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenges of deploying highly technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you!<br /><br />About the team<br />Why AWS<br />Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.<br /><br />Diverse Experiences<br />Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.<br /><br />Work/Life Balance<br />We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.<br /><br />Inclusive Team Culture<br />Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.<br /><br />Mentorship and Career Growth<br />We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.<br /><br />

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