Amazon Web Services (AWS) ยท 3 days ago
Sr. Infrastructure Technical Program Manager, Fiber Deployment, Global Connectivity Infrastructure Deployment
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Sr. Infrastructure Technical Program Manager to support the deployment of complex telecommunication networks. The role involves overseeing fiber network projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality infrastructure solutions.
ConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Reports to the Fiber Deployment Manager for Virginia market, and updates regularly with the Fiber Deployment Senior management through standardized reporting mechanisms
Serve as a key member of the GCID - Fiber Deployment team helping to drive overall Network Infrastructure strategy
Vendor management to deliver on time, measure progress, and rate through quality key performance indicators
Subject matter expert in telecom network construction with experience of permitting, construction methodologies (trenching, drilling, etc), Fiber Characterization skills (OTDR, Polarization Mode and Chromatic Dispersion, Health and Safety, Quality standards and best practices for Outside Plant (OSP)
Interface with key internal stakeholders (e.g. Networking, Data Center Engineering, Technical Project Managers, Data Center Management, Security, Backbone) to obtain their requirements and drive vendors to adhere to key business requirements
Understand technical needs of where to script with SQL, Python III
Manage and track approved network plans with internal customers and stakeholders such as technical business developers, equipment vendors or construction vendors until the infrastructure is in service
Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale
Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints
Qualification
Required
6+ years of technical infrastructure program management experience with fiber optic networks
Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to long-haul fiber infrastructure
Program management skills are required to monitor and report on vendor delivery of physical infrastructure projects for fiber networks
Technical skills include scripting data sources to automate reporting for a large stakeholder body
Understanding of fiber optic outside plant, process engineering, construction management, and quality control systems is required
Serve as a key member of the GCID - Fiber Deployment team helping to drive overall Network Infrastructure strategy
Vendor management to deliver on time, measure progress, and rate through quality key performance indicators
Subject matter expert in telecom network construction with experience of permitting, construction methodologies (trenching, drilling, etc)
Fiber Characterization skills (OTDR, Polarization Mode and Chromatic Dispersion, Health and Safety, Quality standards and best practices for Outside Plant (OSP))
Interface with key internal stakeholders (e.g. Networking, Data Center Engineering, Technical Project Managers, Data Center Management, Security, Backbone) to obtain their requirements and drive vendors to adhere to key business requirements
Understand technical needs of where to script with SQL, Python III
Manage and track approved network plans with internal customers and stakeholders such as technical business developers, equipment vendors or construction vendors until the infrastructure is in service
Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale
Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints
Preferred
Bachelor degree in project management, engineering or business administration preferred
Fiber Characterization Certification
SQL, Python III or similar query language and automation skills
Having strong contacts in fiber, transport and infrastructure markets
Understanding of OSP and ISP construction standards in multiple regions
Understanding of long-haul optical transmission systems
Understanding of GIS platforms
PMP certification or equivalent experience
Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Inclusive Team Culture
Mentorship and Career Growth
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
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