AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is seeking a Data Center Cluster Manager to play a key leadership role in operating and growing AWS data centers across Canada. This is a manager-of-managers role that supports the Canada Data Center Leader and helps build and operate the physical infrastructure that powers AWS.
In this high-impact leadership role, you will lead an operations organization made up of managers and facility managers responsible for mission-critical infrastructure. You will inspire technical teams, build a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and talent development, and ensure data centers deliver exceptional availability, scalability, and efficiency.
You will contribute to strategic initiatives, including AWS data-center expansion, new capacity delivery, colocation operations, and continuous improvement at scale. If you are a results-driven leader who thrives in critical environments and enjoys developing high-performing teams, this role of
Key job responsibilities
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a team of managers, including managers responsible for compute operations, engineering, logistics, and security.
Act as a manager of managers and support the Canada Data Center Leader in delivering operational and strategic objectives.
Achieve or exceed goals related to safety, asset protection, availability, scalability, efficiency, and cost control.
Plan and execute operational workstreams related to building new AWS data centers, expanding existing facilities, and delivering colocation projects.
Oversee the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and decommissioning of server equipment and associated security systems.
Manage the operation and maintenance of data-center mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and change management.
Manage relationships with vendors and colocation partners to meet or exceed contracted service levels.
Lead the response, management, and resolution of incidents affecting safety, asset protection, and availability.
Drive continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools.
Develop talent, promote best practices, and build a strong, inclusive, high-performing team culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science
- 5+ years of managing managers experience
- 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, critical environments, construction projects, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience delivering complex projects with measurable results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of implementing metric-based strategies utilizing continuous improvement concepts, or 5+ years of relevant professional or military experience
- 1+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience
- Experience managing service providers and vendors
- Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.
CAN, AB, Airdrie - 130,300.00 - 187,700.00 CAD annually
CAN, BC, Vancouver - 130,300.00 - 187,700.00 CAD annually
CAN, BC, Victoria - 130,300.00 - 187,700.00 CAD annually
CAN, ON, Toronto - 130,300.00 - 187,700.00 CAD annually
