Technical Infra Prog. Manager II, ADC Networking Scaling and Deployment

Amazon • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

Amazon has an immediate opening for a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager
to support ADC Network Deployment growth initiatives. The TIPM will lead cross
functional teams to drive the implementation and deployment of the completed
designs, develop and document requirements, budgets, and project schedules.

The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years in technical program management, plus
experience managing complex and large-scale and technology projects. Experience
in managing networking projects and / or data center rollouts is essential. A
Bachelor's degree is required and demonstrated ability to lead others in a
technical environment. Successfully delivering project deliverables while
effectively multiple competing priorities is essential. Other requirements
include proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel + Access, MS Sharepoint and Project
Management Methodologies.

The successful candidate will be an exceptionally strong communicator both
written and verbally, and will lead multi-discipline, highly technical project
initiatives. The ideal candidate will have successfully managed multiple
enterprise-scale infrastructure projects. Their experience includes data center
networking technologies, as well as familiarity with software delivery,
operating systems, server virtualization products, and data center automation
tools.

Candidate must be comfortable managing remote project delivery teams, and
possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot
project implementation issues, and remove barriers to project success. The
candidate can multitask and re-prioritize and effectively lead deliveries based
on ever changing business needs. This candidate will be a self starter requiring
little guidance, have a 'will get it done attitude' and can make decisions
independently. The TIPM will be fully competent in project management tools and
techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle.

If you meet these qualifications, and enjoy the challenges of deploying highly
technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you!

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and obtain
and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

You will manage the cross-functional projects working with network engineering,
Infrastructure and internal project management teams, as well as external
vendors to deliver an outcome.

The team is responsible for scaling data center networks in Amazon Dedicated
Cloud regions.

Requirements

• 3+ years in technical program management, plus experience managing complex and large-scale and technology projects. Experience in managing networking projects and / or data center rollouts is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree is required and demonstrated ability to lead others in a technical environment. Successfully delivering project deliverables while effectively multiple competing priorities is essential.
• Other requirements include proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel + Access, MS Sharepoint and Project Management Methodologies.
• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
• Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
• This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of technical program management experience
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: data center or network capacity planning, data center or network infrastructure program/project management, or related technical fields
• Experience in hands-on work managing complex technology projects
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
• Knowledge of the AWS product suite
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience using MS Project, MS Office, and MS Sharepoint

Responsibilities

• You will be driving programs deploying AWS networking infrastructure in AWS Data centers and transit centers, to meet the ever growing customer demand.
• Manage multiple competing cross-organizational projects/programs simultaneously on a global scale
• Interact with Network Engineers, Data Center Technicians, Software Engineers, Security, Cross team Deployment Managers, Cross team Technical Program Managers and Senior Management on a daily basis.
• Participate in engineering reviews of network design.
• Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.
• Work with engineers to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs.
• Ensure consistency in deployed configurations and track exceptions for follow up
• Drive simplification efforts in engineering and project/program management and architectures to unblock innovation
• Create predictable process paths for large and/or complex efforts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level