Head of Japan & Korea DC Delivery, APAC DC Planning & DeliveryAWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.
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 are looking for talented individuals to help tackle challenging problems impacting the supply chain.
You will join a diverse team of engineers, specialists, experts, and managers.
Collaborating with people across AWS, you will help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
You will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services seeks a Manager to lead a team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers (TIPMs) to support data center infrastructure expansion.
This Manager will lead cross-functional teams to deliver Data Center build projects, from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
This leader will drive the development and adoption of strategies in the region, initiate programs that address regional and global challenges, coordinate execution with local partner teams, and report progress and risks on all in-flight programs.
They should be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and influence new global initiatives and programs for Data Centers.
This leader will drive improvements in overall program execution, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency.
Successful candidates will likely have a technical background in a technical discipline (architecture, engineering, or other sciences), experience in project and program management of complex initiatives, and the ability to build trust and relationships with various stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience in managing data center infrastructure deployments are a plus.
Candidates must be comfortable managing a team both locally and remotely and engaging with matrixed project delivery teams globally.
They should be able to troubleshoot project technical implementation issues and remove barriers to project success.
Leading cross-functional teams, establishing trust with stakeholders across multiple time zones, managing capital budgets, and finding creative solutions to accelerate project delivery are essential.
Successful candidates will be proficient in project management tools and methodologies for all phases of a project's lifecycle, demonstrating proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and risk management.
This position requires 10% domestic travel (trips to local AWS Data Center Clusters) and 5% international travel.
Key job responsibilities:
Leading, hiring, and developing a team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers (TIPMs).Serving as the cross-functional regional lead for the Japan and Korea regions.
Demonstrating tactical and strategic thinking to ensure data center delivery for customers.
Developing and reviewing metrics and assessing performance against targets.
Monitoring in-flight projects, major risks, and improvement efforts.
Diving deep into capacity issues to identify risks and opportunities.
Identifying opportunities to invent and simplify processes.
Providing concise written and verbal communication to stakeholders.
Managing metrics, tools, and mechanisms to ensure stakeholder awareness of ongoing risks.
Identifying alternative solutions and driving remediation efforts.
A day in the life:
In this role, you will drive the execution of data center delivery programs in the Japan and South Korea regions by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
You will lead stakeholder meetings, share progress, and escalate quickly to deliver business outcomes.
About the team:
As part of the AWS Infrastructure organization, the Data Center Planning and Delivery team prepares for, plans, and builds the data centers that comprise the AWS cloud.
This team drives continuous improvement of AWS Data Centers.
About
AWS:
AWS values diverse experiences.
We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
We provide knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources.
Work/Life Balance:
We value work-life harmony.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a similar technical discipline.10+ years of experience in core project management activities.5+ years of experience managing complex technology or physical infrastructure projects.5+ years of people management experience.
Business-level fluency in written and spoken English and Japanese.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bi-lingual in both English and Japanese.
Background in Data Center Infrastructure design, operations, or delivery.
Understanding of the Japan and/or Korea data center markets.
Experience with managing multiple project budgets.
Experience with analyzing and presenting data.
Experience with project management methodologies.
Master's degree in business or a similar advanced professional degree.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
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