Regional Program Manager, Construction Program Management

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Location: Irrigon
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job 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 them to completion. Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites. Our Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for changing the face of cloud computing. This Regional Construction Program Manager, will help implement solutions focused on improving processes, streamlining workflows and creating tools used by the field execution teams to deliver capacity more efficiently. They will work closely with internal and external partner (General Contractors) teams to ensure industry best practices, and innovative ideas, are being considered when new programs are being adopted by the Construction team. The Regional Construction Program Manager will assist Sr. leadership on determining what key metrics, reports and goals are necessary for new and existing programs to achieve business objectives. Key job responsibilities • Lead cross-functional teams and manage programs and processes simultaneously. • Engage with technical experts and key stakeholders to initiate new programs, including developing new processes and program documentation. • Identify process and communications gaps, while developing and driving solutions. • Develop and maintain lessons learned and establish mechanisms to share this with teams. • Work closely with stakeholders on key program initiatives to develop and implement procedures and systems that continually improve and streamline the program. • Drive simplification and automation to evolve processes, services, and solutions, to increase agility and efficiencies and lower costs. • Establish a metrics-driven, programmatic approach to strategic initiatives to develop improvements and efficiencies. • Gather, define, refine, and drive requirements for program process, standards, and system Implementation requirements needed to monitor & report on construction programs across multiple geographic regions with little or no direction from management. • Define & evaluate KPIs derived from program milestone, estimate, spend forecast, and cost/resource loaded schedule performance. A day in the life This resource can work out of the following locations: South Bend / Indiana, Atlanta, Jackson/Mississippi and Herndon/VA. About the team 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* 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. *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. *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 and 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS -5 years of experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management. -3 years of experience of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants. Experience with varying stages of infrastructure builds – inclusive of project builds, spanning from Design to Project Hand-off. -Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to data center infrastructure build (i.e. construction sequence, commissioning, controls and networking) -Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -Master’s Degree or advanced professional certifications in management of complex, high value technology infrastructure projects -Experience in project management/ portfolio management/ program management / construction management. -Driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience -Experience in managing data center infrastructure builds. Well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure. -Experience with and deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies. 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.

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