• Data Center Operations Manager, Data Center Ops…

    Amazon (Canton, MS)


    Description

    As a Data Center Manager in Amazon, you will get to manage the world’s largest Cloud Computing Infrastructure. We encounter interesting, challenging & complex problems every day, being a technical manager in Amazon means that you can innovate to solve these issues and help drive Operations Excellence in all areas of your role.

     

    You will be a proven manager with experience managing teams of high performers. You will have the ability to refine and develop processes to optimize operational excellence in every area of your role. You will be able to drive performance levels to achieve the pace we build and operate our Data Centers at. You will have previous experience in Data Centers, either building or managing (or both) along with exposure to developing great relationships with both internal teams and external vendors.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Managing and developing teams of engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring highest levels of performance.

     

    - Maintaining existing Data Centers

    - Helping build and bring online new Data Centers

    - Constantly improving all our processes and procedures. We believe there is nothing we cannot improve

     

    - Assisting & managing relationships with external vendors & contractors

     

    - Liaising with internal teams & management groups

     

    - Ensuring we adhere to and exceed local Health & Safety standards in all our Data Centers

     

    - Creating and maintaining metrics on all aspects of our Data Centers and utilizing those metrics to drive positive changes

     

    - Assisting in implementing service methodologies including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management, etc.

    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.

     

    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.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent

     

    - 3+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience

     

    - 5+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 2+ years of data center experience

     

    - Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

     

    - Experience conducting interviews and making effective hiring decisions

     

    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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $216,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.