Amazon · 1 month ago
Data Center Project Manager, US-West CPI
Santa Clara, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expAmazon is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to support the construction activities within operational data center spaces. The role involves project oversight across various disciplines and requires a strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems to optimize the performance of Amazon data centers.
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Responsibilities
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
The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operation data centers around the globe
The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural
A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other team and organizations
Ideal candidates will possess the ability to design, develop and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges
This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams
The scope of projects will include but not limited to the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire detection and building automation system
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers
You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful
You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally
Qualification
Required
3+ years of construction or project management experience
3+ years experience managing projects in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure in an operational space. Comparable critical infrastructure experience is defined as a facility that includes a 24/7 emergency backup system, manufacturing facility (semiconductor, auto, medical equipment or Clean rooms), Mass Transportation (freight or passenger rail), Oil and Gas, Utility, Hospitals or similar industry
3+ years in on-site construction trades (mechanical, electrical, general) Vendor Management
Preferred
BA/BS in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar Technical focus
3+ years experience in the technical field of power distribution and data center mechanical cooling systems
Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, incorporate feedback, and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Significant experience successfully delivering results in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Proven track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
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Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
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2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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