Network and Cabling Decom Amer East Manager, Network and Cabling Decom

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Network & Cable Decommissioning Manager to join our team. As a manager in this team, you will work directly with engineers and managers across the company to support and scale as-built designs for data centers in the AMER West region. You will also work with existing local and global teams to develop innovative solutions to decommission networks and cabling and manage the implementation of solutions. This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing engineering and deployment leadership experience in an innovative and highly collaborative environment where the results of your work will directly impact AWS and its customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead team to safely decommission network racks, loose gears, and abandoned fiber cables across all DCs, TCs, and Edge sites located within the region while guaranteeing the health and safety of our technicians and zero impact on customers.
• Drive the planning, design, implementation, organization, and day-to-day operation of NCD AMER WEST in support of strategic objectives.
• Interact and work directly with networking engineers, networking senior TPMs, and managers across several functional areas to support and unblock scaling activities throughout the region.
• Define plans and process to achieve required capacity and network requirements via decommissioning efforts.
• Champion projects for the organization that result in cost savings and/or efficiencies. Drive innovative solutions related to process improvements, tooling, and automation to safely and effectively conduct all global decommissioning activities.
• Partner with peer leaders within the NCD organization to create and perpetuate a true lifecycle approach.
• Support new activities designed to harvest and recycle components to alleviate supply chain challenges and maximize cost avoidance.
• Manage and develop a team of Decommissioning engineers and technicians. Participate in recruiting efforts, continually raise the Bar, and actively train and develop others.
• Travel 20% or more

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of management experience
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
• Experience in management
• Experience as a general contractor and in vendor management (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
• Experience owning the operation of a mission-critical team or product
• Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, VA, Herndon - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually