Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Fiber Deployment, Global Connectivity Infrastructure Development
You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
Amazon provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world.
About the Job
* Project management and oversight of construction related activities for new builds or general capital projects. This will include the ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget.
* Ensure construction standards are followed.
* Perform quality audits and ensure issues are remediated before the vendors are released from the project.
* Understanding of EMEA fiber market segments, customer base, and industry verticals.
* Interface with key internal stakeholders.
* Interface with data centre providers to drive equipment and circuit installations.
* Understand the technical requirements of our engineering teams and ensure the completed project meets these requirements.
* Create detailed network planning packs to build scalable and future proof infrastructure.
* Understand fiber deployment types and ensure that diversity requirements that are required are met.
* Deep understanding of the fiber construction process.
* Program management, risk mitigation and reporting status reviews to management and internal customers.
* Understand the health and safety requirements and ensure compliance is met within their markets.
* Develop long-term strategic partnerships in support of our key markets.
* Creation of project scope and equipment requirements, assist with request for proposals, and capital requests.
* Understand the mechanisms used to deploy, operate and maintain one of the world's most complex fiberoptic networks.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to work across multiple time zones.
* Willing to travel.
Basic Qualifications:
* 3+ years of technical infrastructure program management experience.
* Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to network infrastructure (i.e. optical fiber, network hardware, data centers).
* Understanding of the optical fiber industry and markets. Fiber characterisation and the ability to review fiber test results. Strong technical understanding of transport technologies (Fiber Materials, DWDM, etc.). Has led multiple large network construction programs.
* Relevant experience in project coordination, administration, or related roles, preferably in the telecommunications domain.
* Proficiency in using project management tools, software, and applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
* PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
* Understanding of fiber optic network infrastructure and construction standards.
* Familiarity with GIS platforms and quality assurance processes.
* Having strong contacts in fiber, transport and infrastructure markets.
* Has led multiple large network construction programs.
* Understanding of long-haul transmission systems.
* Understanding of GIS platforms.
* Proficiency in a non-English European language.
* International business experience.