Regional Program Manager, Construction Program ManagementJob ID: 2826470 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
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.
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.
Amazon's Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites. Our Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for changing the face of cloud computing.
This Regional Construction Program Manager will help implement solutions focused on improving processes, streamlining workflows, and creating tools used by the field execution teams to deliver capacity more efficiently. They will work closely with internal and external partner (General Contractors) teams to ensure industry best practices and innovative ideas are being considered when new programs are being adopted by the AMER Construction team. The Regional Construction Program Manager will assist Sr. leadership on determining what key metrics, reports, and goals are necessary for new and existing programs to achieve business objectives.
Key job responsibilitiesLead cross-functional teams and manage programs and processes simultaneously.Engage with technical experts and key stakeholders to initiate new programs, including developing new processes and program documentation.Identify process and communications gaps while developing and driving solutions.Develop and maintain lessons learned and establish mechanisms to share this with teams.Work closely with stakeholders on key program initiatives to develop and implement procedures and systems that continually improve and streamline the program.Drive simplification and automation to evolve processes, services, and solutions to increase agility and efficiencies and lower costs.Establish a metrics-driven, programmatic approach to strategic initiatives to develop improvements and efficiencies.Gather, define, refine, and drive requirements for program process, standards, and system implementation requirements needed to monitor & report on construction programs across multiple geographic regions with little or no direction from management.Define & evaluate KPIs derived from program milestone, estimate, spend forecast, and cost/resource loaded schedule performance.A day in the lifeAs an AWS Regional Construction Program Manager you will work closely with Construction Managers and stakeholders on key program initiatives to develop and implement procedures and systems that continually improve and streamline the program. You will identify process and communications gaps while developing and driving solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management.3+ years of experience on large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants.Experience with varying stages of infrastructure builds – inclusive of project builds spanning from Design to Project Hand-off.Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to data center infrastructure build (i.e. construction sequence, commissioning, controls, and networking).Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's Degree or advanced professional certifications in management of complex, high-value technology infrastructure projects.Experience in project management/portfolio management/program management/construction management.Driving end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience.Experience in managing data center infrastructure builds. Well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.Experience with and deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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