We are seeking a Principal Design and Portfolio Manager to own and drive the end-to-end delivery of data center design and portfolio execution across the Americas. This serving as the single-threaded owner of schedule integrity, milestone lifecycle management, and on-time capacity delivery across a complex, multi-billion dollar portfolio of builds.
You will define the strategic framework for how designs move from ambiguous business requirements establishing the systems, mechanisms, and governance structures that ensure precision, accountability, and transparency at scale. You will own the end-to-end value proposition of delivery execution: developing comprehensive program plans, defining KPIs that measure success, conducting regular risk assessments across the program lifecycle, and building robust reporting mechanisms that translate complex technical schedules into clear executive narratives for senior leadership.
You will establish program constraints, challenge assumptions as new data arises, and evaluate the feasibility and impact of proposed technical solutions not as the engineer designing the solution, but as the leader who ensures informed decisions drive on-time outcomes. Every missed milestone is a signal to improve the system; you will develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, author documents that drive approvals at key decision points, and escalate critical risks to appropriate leadership when necessary.
The ideal candidate should thrive in ambiguity and competing priorities. Be an exceptionally strong communicator both written and verbally who can translate complex technical schedules into clear executive narratives. Possess a strong sense of organization, accountability, and team building that fosters robust working relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Are comfortable managing remote delivery teams and can navigate mechanical/electrical engineering concepts with confidence. Are relentless about on-time delivery and treat every missed milestone as a learning opportunity to improve the system.
Key job responsibilities
• Own and be accountable for on-time delivery of data center designs and their milestones across the regional portfolio
• Shapes decisions and drives accountability across teams they don't own, influencing outcomes without authority or direct technical involvement.
• Drive schedule adherence through proactive identification of slippage, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
• Develop and maintain milestone health dashboards with clear red/yellow/green status indicators
• Implement mechanisms for early detection of at-risk or in-trouble projects and escalate with path-to-green plans
• Design and own the MBR (Monthly Business Review) reporting cadence, content, and schedule management for regional leadership
• Build and maintain enhanced reporting including KPIs for schedule health, milestone completion rates, and delivery velocity
• Prepare executive narratives with recommendations that articulate decision points relative to cost, timing, and strategic trade-offs
• Capture, share, and leverage technical program management best practices across Data Center Engineering
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of data center infrastructure experience including capacity planning, design, construction, or operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field
- Proficiency with project management tools: MS Project, Asana, Tableau, and systems integration platforms
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually
