Job ID: 2960744 | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited
The AWS Manufacturing Operations Transportation Operations and Reverse Logistics team (MOTOR) manages AWS and 3rd Party (3P) Supply Chain activities that include the following operations: 1) Inbound supplier-owned component warehousing and finished rack storage 2) Server and Rack assembly and 3) Reverse Logistics operations.
Supply Chain Facilities Management (SCFM) drives a global strategy to support the MOTOR vertical pillars (ACL, RRL, MFG) via standardization of space planning, design and construction, periodic and preventative maintenance, and security of our portfolio of global Supply Chain Facilities. The team supports facilities, security and critical projects across our portfolio of buildings globally. The team manages our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partner comprising Facilities Managers, Building Engineers, Maintenance Technicians and Facilities Coordinators and global Design and QS contractor resources. Our goal is to provide essential proactive building preventive maintenance, high velocity service outage responsiveness, facility and project cost savings, optimal security posture aligned with HSCS guidance and structured project management services. Additionally, we see tremendous opportunity to leverage our core competency in facility and project management to deliver operational efficiencies to partner teams across AIS. The successful candidate will join a global team comprising nine builders covering APAC, EMEA and NALA.
Key job responsibilities
1. Project Management: Lead end to end management of infrastructure projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation and budgeting. Execute the project initiatives with a strong commitment to safety and quality standards. Able to make appropriate escalation to get things done.
2. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Exhibit strong leadership skills, and is capable to motivate and guide the team members in achieving the project goals. Able to foster a collaborative work environment that builds trust, emphasizes teamwork and influences stakeholders and partners from cross-functional/regional teams. Self-starter and is able to deliver initiatives and projects independently.
3. Mechanical and Electrical Design experience: The candidate will be an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who has worked in infrastructure deployments, design workshops or an Engineering team as part of a large organization. They have managed infrastructure deployments, through the lifecycle (concept, planning, design, build and construction). You should have experience working globally, with strong infrastructure design and build knowledge and background.
4. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks associated with the projects. Troubleshoot and deep dive as they arise and implement the best fit solution to ensure optimal outcomes. Strategy may not be well defined and will need own judgement to ensure stakeholders are aligned with the end goal.
5. Stakeholder Management and Communication: Clear and concise in verbal and written communication. Demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively manage challenges and provide clear directions to the team. Capable to present in clear writing and present documents to leaders for decision making. Proficient in communicating across diversity of locales, roles and functions (e.g., Design, product/program, engineering, Legal, Finance, PP, Sales, external partners). Writes narratives (e.g., 6-pagers, MBR/QBR/HBR/YBR, COEs, Mission, Tenets, PR/FAQs) and presents them to leadership. Fosters a constructive dialogue, harmonizes discordant views, and leads the resolution of contentious issues. Leads technical team reviews and takes ownership of the outcome.
6. Process Improvement and Problem Solving: Manage simple to complex business and/or technology problems. Lead end-to-end design and delivery of simplified solutions for the best outcome and represent the benefits and challenges with each approach. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure program or project management
- 5+ years of experience in building design and construction with an emphasis on Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure
- Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional infrastructure projects
- Engineering Bachelor degree and professional experience (5+ years' experience) in building design and construction
- The ability to work independently and self-motivate in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and manage stakeholders
- PMP, Prince or equivalent certification
Financial Management and Oversight:
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of project financial management principles and practices. Proficient in developing and managing complex project budgets exceeding $2M, with experience overseeing annual portfolio financials of $30-50M+. Exhibits strong capabilities in capital expenditure control, operating expense management, and cost forecasting. Capable of performing detailed cost-benefit analyses, risk-based contingency calculations, and lifecycle cost assessments. Prepares and presents clear, concise financial reports including earned value analysis, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses to senior leadership. Understands and adheres to AWS financial policies and governance structures. Demonstrates ability to optimize costs, negotiate vendor rates, and manage change orders effectively. Possesses commercial acumen for contract value assessment, payment application reviews, and final account settlements. Able to articulate financial impacts and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Demonstrates expertise in leveraging project management tools to track and analyze key performance metrics. Develop comprehensive project analytics and reporting frameworks to drive data-informed decisions. Create executive-level dashboards and status reports that communicate project health, risks, and milestones. Implements and monitors success criteria to ensure project outcomes align with organizational objectives.
Change Management:
Ensure smooth transitions during major technical shifts or implementations. Manage the impact of the changes on various stakeholders.
About the team
Supply Chain Facilities Management (SCFM) drives a global strategy to support the MOTOR vertical pillars (ACL, RRL, MFG) via standardization of space planning, design and construction, periodic and preventative maintenance, and security of our portfolio of global Supply Chain Facilities. The team supports facilities, security and critical projects across our portfolio of buildings globally. The team manages our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partner comprising Facilities Managers, Building Engineers, Maintenance Technicians and Facilities Coordinators and global Design and QS contractor resources. Our goal is to provide essential proactive building preventive maintenance, high velocity service outage responsiveness, facility and project cost savings, optimal security posture aligned with HSCS guidance and structured project management services. Additionally, we see tremendous opportunity to leverage our core competency in facility and project management to deliver operational efficiencies to partner teams across AIS. The successful candidate will join a global team comprising nine builders covering APAC, EMEA and NALA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in infrastructure program or project management
5+ years of experience in building design and construction with an emphasis on Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional infrastructure projects
Engineering Bachelor degree and professional experience (5+ years' experience) in building design and construction
The ability to work independently and self-motivate in a rapidly changing environment
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and manage stakeholders
PMP, Prince or equivalent certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Mechanical and Electrical Design experience: The candidate will be an experienced Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who has worked in infrastructure deployments, design workshops or an Engineering team as part of a large organization. They have managed infrastructure deployments, through the lifecycle (concept, planning, design, build and construction). You should have experience working globally, with strong infrastructure design and build knowledge and background.
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