Amazon Data Center Operations Manager 

United States, Virginia 

259897752

As the Data Center Manager, you will lead a team of data center technicians and manage one or more physical sites within an AWS region. You will have managerial responsibility for safety, security, availability, scaling, costs and efficiency. You will lead the team that is maintaining network and server equipment in a safe, secure and cost-effective manner across the region.
As the Data Center Operations Manager, you will manage across each function and dive deep into any given function as needed.Key job responsibilities
You tasks include but are not limited to;
· Lead and supervise a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for maintaining network and server hardware
· Oversee the safety, security, availability, quality, and performance of the team, while driving a positive customer experience
· Strategic planning and forecasting; manage team and individual performance; delivering performance reviews, and address staffing needs
· Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
· Mentor, train and develop career progression for direct reports and members of the organization
· Obsess over team learning and development, both from a technical/functional and soft skills (critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability) development perspective
· Coordinate support of change management resources in partnership with various other data center support teams
· Develop, improve, and share operational best practices across the region and with peers globally
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 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.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.

- 4+ years of experience in Data Center Operations or similar roles in a mission critical environment.
- 4+ years building strong, successful technical teams in a similar culture.
- Team, organizational and planning skills, as well as excellent time management skills to balance workloads in a complex and dynamic environment.

- 3+ years of cumulative experience with information technology infrastructure domains such as compute server platforms, storage server platforms, server components, network devices, cabling best practices and IT service delivery principles and best practices.
- Understanding of critical Electrical, HVAC and control systems.
- Appropriate Security and Safety awareness.
- Experience with Project Management, Capacity planning/budgetary aspects, and change management