In this role, you will: Work with Network Deployment and Vendor Management teams to integrate quality assurance into cable installation processes throughout the project lifecycle. You'll participate in reviews of training curriculums and cabling design documents, providing Quality Assurance representation to ensure standards are met during cable installation activities. You'll influence partner teams and cabling vendors to adopt quality assurance checklists that validate conformance to both Amazon and jurisdictional standards during critical milestone checks for cable installation and testing activities. You'll bring the voice of the customer forward by gathering feedback from internal stakeholders and cabling vendors, then refining quality processes based on their needs. You'll verify that cable installations meet standards by reviewing documentation and data from milestone inspections and cable validation testing. You'll drive cable validation testing adoption and defect management while establishing performance benchmarks to improve vendor performance and enhance quality metrics. You'll document and align cable installation standards and standard operating procedures as new technology and cabling methods integrate into our infrastructure. You'll also organize training with partner teams and provide guidelines to cabling vendors to ensure consistent execution across all network installations. This role matters because cable installation quality directly impacts data center network reliability and customer experience. You'll own the quality process from participating in cabling design reviews through training delivery, ensuring our infrastructure meets the standards our customers depend on. Key job responsibilities Own Quality Assurance related programs to drive world-class quality in network cabling deployments in new and existing Data Centers to achieve the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world. The Cabling Quality Program Manager will be obsessed with driving quality structured cabling solutions. Partner with Network Deployment teams to adopt defined quality assurance checklists, gather feedback, and generate recommendations to improve checklists. Work with partner teams to track cabling scope changes and perform impact analysis to address business needs Partner with the Vendor Management team to drive cable vendor quality, provide vendor performance metrics through business reviews, and refine processes to improve vendor performance Define cable installation benchmark according to Amazon policies and industry standards; maintain cable installation standards, checklists, standard operating procedures and best practices guidelines Organize Network Cabling Installation Quality Training Programs, and the creation of training materials, to support internal and external partner and stakeholder teams Collaborate with stakeholder teams to capture metrics data such as inspection reports and cable test results; track defects for root cause analysis, generate recommendations, evaluate vendor performances and escalate issues to respective owners for remediation plans Track and report on project milestones, vendor performance metrics, and quality KPIs including First Pass Yield, defect rates, and schedule adherence across multiple concurrent projects Drive continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, facilitating post-project reviews, and implementing process improvements to enhance future project delivery Identify opportunities to reduce Cost of Poor Quality and improve overall project efficiency Regional and Local Travel up to 25% to attend site visits and meetings for onsite quality standards review and collect feedback from onsite personnel This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing program management, quality assurance and engineering experience in an innovative and highly collaborative environment where the results of your work will directly impact AWS and its customers. A day in the life Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce new technology that changes our world. The AWS Quality Team is a fast-growing global team that is rethinking the implementation and design for the critical arteries that connect the various pieces of hardware inside AWS' data centers and edge sites. As a member of this team, you will be charged with visiting our data centers and ensuring that we are following AWS and Industry standards while also collecting lessons learned so we are continually improving. You will work directly with engineers, managers, and operations teams across the company to develop and improve network pathway and installation standards based on these observations and lessons learned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of program or project management experience - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams - Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of solving problems with technology in the Telecommunications industry experience - Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment & troubleshooting methodologies PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience - 3+ years of driving process improvements experience - Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization - Experience building processes, project management, and schedules - Experience in applying structured quality control methodologies in data center or construction environments. 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, VA, Herndon - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually