Senior Data Center Design Manager, Data Center Engineering

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. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. 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 seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.As a Data Center Design Manager you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers. AWS drives the engineering on our capacity delivery projects. This unique vantage point allows the Design Managers to maintain a close connection with project details and drive project outcomes. You will have impact on the design direction and ability to improve design delivery for all APAC projects, while establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This role is an opportunity to collaborate with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities include but are not limited to: - Leading a team of engineers in the design of data center critical infrastructure systems - Facilitating weekly meetings with internal engineer resources, internal customers and external consultants to address design issues, meet design milestones and escalate as needed. Driving risk mitigation meetings across region. - Driving process improvements, tool optimization,prepare monthly/quarterly business review reports across region - Creating and tracking metrics related to cost, quality and duration of design as well as collecting data from construction and commissioning teams as designs are implemented. - Establishing capital project design budgets and contributing to complex business cases for existing region and new region deployment. - Collaborating with AWS finance teams to secure funding for projects. - Working in partnership with AWS Engineering leads to schedule engineering resources and influence design changes based on internal customer needs. - Partnering with internal customers to establish project scope, schedule and deliverables. - Managing document controller’s workflow and audit of deliverablesManaging the interfaces, stakeholders’ coordination and have oversight on follow-through from due diligence to design, to construction to operations across project life cycleDriving permits approvals and interfacing with respective AHJA day in the lifeDesign manager will lead the design delivery of inflight and new build design projects . The person will act as single point of contact to oversee design delivery, managing stakeholders, and optimize resources/efforts across the project life cycle.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Architecture- Minimum of 8 years of Project Management or Project Lead experience including RFQ/RFP process, selecting engineering teams, developing budgets, coordinating multiple consultant teams and facilitating meetings. - Minimum of 8 years professional experience in data center or mission critical facility design with basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process.- Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from building code and construction change orders.- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers, develop basic business case financial projections and create performance metrics.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional Engineering or Architectural License- 10+ years of directly related to data center design, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance experience. - Direct experience with delivering modular data centers design projects, including procurement and commissioning of facilities. - Functional knowledge of industry standards, environmental codes, building codes and safety standards including International Building Code.- Working Knowledge BIM, Salesforce, Procore and Smartsheets softwareOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.