Play a leading role in datacenter site selection and
technical due diligence at Amazon. You will lead technical site due
diligence projects, partnering with stakeholders across the AWS
infrastructure organization, to shape the future of AWS’
infrastructure growth and investments.
You will
play a key role in site selection and site due diligence for new
and existing AWS regions. You will scope the technical studies and
analysis required to appropriately evaluate prospective datacenter
sites, hire and oversee the work of engineering and technical
consultancies, understand the inter-relationships between technical
disciplines, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and interpret
the results of this analysis to make site acquisition, design,
engineering, and technology recommendations. You will evaluate the
impact of identified site risks and constraints on development
costs and schedules.
The right person for this
role will have a strong track record of technical program
management, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high
priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment
across teams with competing priorities, and be a strong advocate
for technical risk management.
Key job
responsibilities
infrastructure in new and existing regions by delivering technical
site risk analysis and due diligence assessments.
Owning infrastructure site selection and due diligence projects,
applying standard approaches, templates, designs, and processes.
interpreting the results of engineering, environmental, and
technical studies
schedules, escalating technical and project risks, and making
trade-offs based on business priorities.
multidisciplinary preliminary design for our sites consistent with
AWS design standards and technical specifications. Assessing and
drawing conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering,
construction, policy, environmental, planning, and business
development considerations and making associated technical and
business recommendations.
About the team
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.
About AWS
Diverse
Experiences
AWS 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and
connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups
promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what
makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more
collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold
ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to
everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
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.
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BASIC
QUALIFICATIONS
project management experience
in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent
experience
experience
architecture, environmental sciences, or similar technical
disciplines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
infrastructure projects
engineer / Architect with accredited institute, or equivalent
technical certification
engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience
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
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