Data Center Manager, DCC Communities

Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc.We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for proven technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take Amazon.com Data Center Operations to the next level. The successful candidate will have experience managing people with varying skillsets, devising strategies, mentoring people at all levels, sponsoring projects, and proposing technical solutions.The successful candidate will be operationally responsible for several of Amazon.com’s Data Centers during the day shift.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.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 infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain. We’re looking for talented people who want to help.Key job responsibilitiesPrioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operatorsRoutinely review ticket queue for large events and address accordinglyCoordinate change management resourcesGuide, train and educate data staff on best practices related to all service owner issuesManage and deliver mid-size projectsRecommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and required SLAsManage a diverse team of data technicians with varying skillsProvide weekly report to the data center managerMaintain the on-call schedule coordinating absence and vacationsRecruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levelsHost weekly staff meetingsWrite and deliver performance reviews for staffAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.Basic Qualifications2+ years of people management experienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent3+ years of networking experience and knowledge of cabling best practices3+ years of experience with hardware architectures and troubleshooting3+ years of experience with system management tools and client/server environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience in project management1+ years of data center experienceMeets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this roleMeets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this roleAmazon 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 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 $70,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $158,000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.#J-18808-Ljbffr