Description

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

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an exceptional individual to join the Controls Coordination team as a Coordination Program Manager. We are a team of customer-obsessed Program Managers within the AMER Data Center Capacity and Delivery (DCCD) Controls Engineering team. Our team provides coordination services, leads strategic initiatives, and drives reporting and communication efforts for our Controls customers. We thrive on operational efficiency, and we always insist on the highest standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating the purchase of goods and services for the DCCD Controls Engineering team. You will be involved in the full life cycle of controls projects, working with highly-motivated experts from Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal to complete key deliverables required to deploy, maintain, and improve building automation in AWS data centers.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities, and have a basic understanding of data center, construction, and building automation concepts. They will be detailed oriented and apply a variety of program coordination tools, methodologies, and techniques that support quick and efficient purchasing across all Controls disciplines.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing and tracking Requests for Quotes (RFQs)

• Writing and managing technical Capital Acquisition Requests (CARs)

• Compiling and submitting Work Order (WO) and Change Order (CO) requests

• Submitting Purchase Requests (PRs)

• Managing Purchase Orders (POs)

• Managing PO invoicing

• Managing monthly product and service accruals

• Maintaining and tracking the status of contracts, budgets, and spend

• Managing monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting

• Implementing and maintaining coordination- and finance-related reports and dashboards

• Writing and maintaining team documentation and training

About the team

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.

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.

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 in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We’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.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Herndon, VA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 2+ years of program or project management experience

• 2+ years creating budgets and forecasts from historical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to identify data center system-level architecture

• Experience creating or improving large impact processes and/or procedures

• Demonstrated ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.