Infrastructure Performance Manager, Colocation BusinessDevelopment

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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a

highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers

thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Data Center

Capacity Supply Team works to deliver capacity supply options

across multiple network footprint opportunities to meet the needs

of customer demands. We are a team of highly motivated

professionals who enable the capacity needed to support AWS

customers and optimize the largest cloud services company on

earth!

The AWS Infrastructure

Performance Partner Management (IPM) team performs a vendor

management function for Colocation (colo) Data Center vendors with

which AWS has deployments. The team manages AWS’ colo vendor

performance through internal feedback mechanisms as well as a

formal business review program where vendors are measured on

operational performance, contractual compliance, and infrastructure

reliability. This is a key business management function that is

required to satisfy AWS System and Organization Controls (SOC)

compliance. IPM is responsible for commercial transactions

including MTSA's, amendments, and expansions. In addition,

IPM serves as an escalation point for both our internal and

external partners, manage contractual service level violations, and

infrastructure risk reduction projects. Finally, the IPM team

serves as a subject matter expert that works cross-organizational

with other teams in AWS to deliver service level improvements and

scaling initiatives by leveraging the commercial and contractual

relationships with AWS’ colocation vendors. Through these

activities, the function supports and empowers Operations,

Security, Engineering, and other key stakeholders, both internal

and external, to drive continuous improvements in order to deliver

a better and more reliable AWS customer experience.

Key Responsibilities for this position

• . Support and / or drive special projects for

infrastructure improvements and risk mitigations

Identify and drive targeted improvement initiatives

Manage the commercial and operational relationships with assigned

infrastructure partners

team's internal business review schedule, including

reporting

performance dashboards

from our business support systems

About the

team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the

world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We

pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why

customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their

businesses.

Diverse Experiences

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.

Work / Life Balance

We value work-life

harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense

of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as

part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the

workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the

cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here

at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our

employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that

empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and

learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and

Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences,

inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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.

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BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of End to End Contract

Management

3+ year of Vendor Performance Management

Bachelors Degree in engineering, business, or related

discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in engineering, business (MBA), or

related discipline

5+ years contract negotiations

10+ Years vendor management

Amazon is

an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the

basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally

protected status.

Our inclusive culture

empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including

support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for

more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t

listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US

geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from

$83,100 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800 / year in

our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors

including market location and may vary depending on job-related

knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation

company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on

payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part

of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of

medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information,

please visit . This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career

site.