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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.

The AWS Power and Cooling (PAC) team is looking for a results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead a global team responsible for the supplier drawing and specification approval process for power and cooling equipment. You must be a self-starter and effective influencer with an intense curiosity and learning drive. You must be a leader and program manager as your team will coordinate and track suppliers' technical drawing and specification approval process for power and cooling equipment at every level within multiple cross-functional teams. You should bring strong process improvement abilities to the table and continuously implement operational efficiencies, as well as seek opportunities to effect transformational business change. You must have the ability to effectively communicate your vision to senior executives. As manager of the AWS Power and Cooling Supply Chain Submittals Team, you will oversee management of the supplier technical drawing and specification approval process for one or more of the categories within the Power and Cooling Equipment space supporting AWS Data Center build projects.

Key job responsibilities

Oversight and coordination of multi-discipline division of work related to supplier technical drawing and specification approval process for power and cooling equipment for Amazon critical infrastructure.

• Manage internal and external stakeholder communication, and provide status updates on projects and deliverables related to supplier technical drawing and specification approval activities.

• Track the supplier drawing and specification approval life cycle to secure design approvals in a timely manner.

• Manage supplier performance as it relates to supplier technical drawing and specification approvals.

• Monitor existing metrics as well as develop and propose new metrics to provide actionable data to critical business stakeholders as it relates to supplier drawing and specification approval process management.

• Support suppliers and internal stakeholders involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, UPS, HVAC and transformers.

• Required Travel: Approx. 5% of the time.

A day in the life

As Submittals Manager and a member of the Power and Cooling leadership team, duties will include:

• Having weekly sync with Vendors, Engineers, Construction managers, and many others

• Composing reports and analyzing metrics, and reporting out on Key Performance Indicators

• Pursuing initiatives to standardize and improve work processes

• Troubleshooting ad-hoc issues and doing all that's necessary to unblock the submittals approval process including fielding escalations

About the team

About the team:

This role will lead team of submittal analysts globally. We work hard but we have fun. The team takes pride in collaboration and inclusiveness.

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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

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.

Mentorship & Career Growth

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.

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 in the cloud.

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

Austin, TX, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or additional 4+ years of related industry experience in lieu of a degree.

• 6+ years of related program management and/or planning experience, or 4+ years with advanced related degree.

• 3+ years of experience with data analysis using tools such as advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc.

• 2+ years of managing people in a global high paced environment, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in architecture/design, mechanical/electrical engineering, data center infrastructure/operations, and/or construction, who have transitioned to a program management discipline.

• MBA or advanced degree in engineering, supply chain, analytics or other quantitative disciplines.

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement

• 3+ years of experience in product management, requirements management, or leading an implementation of a product.

• Has designed the strategy and execution road map for a product/program.

• Ability to think big and drive innovation throughout the supply chain.

• Experience in technical program management related to data centers, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.