Amazon

Senior Technical Program Manager, Global Engineering Strategy

Amazon • $136K — $184K *
Herndon, VA 20171In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Experience managing cross-functional programs internationally
  • Strong background in program governance and reporting
  • Preferred: Professional Engineering or Architectural License
  • Experience in data center construction and mission-critical facilities
  • Experience designing and implementing automated reporting systems
  • Familiarity with global corporations and multi-country operations

Responsibilities

  • Own the program cadence for GES, including reviews and goal tracking
  • Drive oversight of design project deliveries and template deployment
  • Maintain the status of design project delivery across regions
  • Develop tools for tracking design attributes
  • Facilitate approvals for design project strategy
  • Coordinate alignment on timelines and deliverables with regional leads
  • Provide visibility into resource constraints and delivery risks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and counseling
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
Global Engineering Strategy (GES) is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to drive programmatic execution across the GES organization. GES is a global team responsible for leading the engineering due diligence efforts for new and expanding regions, site master planning, and overall site design strategy, while maintaining the highest performance standards and utilizing innovation to reduce budgets and increase efficiency . The team operates at the intersection of data center engineering, real-estate, energy, water, pre-construction, procurement and product teams to ensure AWS can scale its global infrastructure.

This role will own the program mechanisms that enable GES to scale: tracking and reporting on goals and KPIs, driving the cadence of business reviews, managing deployment plans for new DC design transitions/intercepts, and ensuring alignment across regional teams. The Sr. Program Manager will be the connective tissue between strategy and execution, ensuring that what is agreed at leadership level is tracked, measured, and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance and Execution
• Own the GES program cadence: MBRs, quarterly reviews, goal tracking, and leadership reporting
• Drive programmatic oversight and reporting of design intercepts and new template deployment
• Maintain the single source of truth for design project delivery status across all regions
• Develop and maintain tooling and databases for design attribute tracking
• Facilitate execution of design project strategy approvals
• Facilitate execution of design project strategy change approvals
• Maintain current design strategy pipeline and initiate trigger of hibernated project for GES Pre-DesignTrack and report on team KPIs including design efficiency metrics, schedule performance, and resource utilization

Stakeholder Coordination
• Coordinate across regional leads to ensure alignment on process, deliverables, and timelines
• Partner with stakeholders to manage cross-team dependencies
• Prepare materials and drive outcomes for leadership reviews with senior leadership

Process and Scaling
• Facilitate maintainance of the GES Runbook, the single point of truth for GES project delivery processes
• Drive process formalization as the team scales, transitioning from ad-hoc to established mechanisms and with consistency across global teams.

Portfolio Visibility
• Maintain a programmatic overview of design intercepts and deployment of new products across the global portfolio
• Provide leadership with clear visibility into pipeline status, resource constraints, and delivery risks

Travel will occasionally be necessary but shouldn't be more than 25%. International support will be part of the job.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

- Experience managing cross-functional programs across multiple geographies

- Experience with program governance, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Professional Engineering or Architectural License

- Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds

- Experience in designing and implementing custom reporting systems using automation tools

- Experience working within a global company, with multi-country responsibilities

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, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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