Description
Application deadline: Jun 22, 2026
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated, technically savvy Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM) to help develop and scale one of the world's largest and most complex networks. The TIPM is responsible for managing highly technical, cost efficient, and fast paced fiber construction project schedules to keep pace with and enable AWS Network growth. This role will manage civil infrastructure programs across our rapidly expanding global data center portfolio.
As a TIPM you will be part of a highly creative and efficient team of diverse backgrounds and expertise, tasked with tackling challenging problems in civil infrastructure construction at scale. In this role, you will be responsible for vendor administration and oversight, field quality assurance, adherence tracking, stakeholder communication, and driving process improvements to ensure civil fiber infrastructure meets AWS standards and supports on-time fiber delivery.
Key job responsibilities
Perform quality assurance of civil infrastructure including vault installations, conduit alignment, pathway diversity, and compliance with AWS standards
• Track and report on vendor & GC adherence to construction standards, escalating quality issues to program leadership
• Monitor civil infrastructure projects approaching critical delivery milestones, identifying and resolving issues early to protect delivery dates
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance, defect rates, and program effectiveness
• Share performance metrics with Pre-construction and Construction teams; participate in monthly vendor performance reviews
• Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects simultaneously across assigned region
• Coordinate with general contractors, construction managers, engineers, technicians, and senior management on a regular basis
• Audit completed construction work, document defects, perform root cause analysis, and track remediation to closure
• Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles
• Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance business needs versus technical constraints
• This position requires 40-65% travel and the ability to work across multiple time zones.
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, to 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.
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated, technically savvy Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM) to help develop and scale one of the world's largest and most complex networks. The TIPM is responsible for managing highly technical, cost efficient, and fast paced fiber construction project schedules to keep pace with and enable AWS Network growth. This role will manage civil infrastructure programs across our rapidly expanding global data center portfolio.
As a TIPM you will be part of a highly creative and efficient team of diverse backgrounds and expertise, tasked with tackling challenging problems in civil infrastructure construction at scale. In this role, you will be responsible for vendor administration and oversight, field quality assurance, adherence tracking, stakeholder communication, and driving process improvements to ensure civil fiber infrastructure meets AWS standards and supports on-time fiber delivery.
Key job responsibilities
Perform quality assurance of civil infrastructure including vault installations, conduit alignment, pathway diversity, and compliance with AWS standards
• Track and report on vendor & GC adherence to construction standards, escalating quality issues to program leadership
• Monitor civil infrastructure projects approaching critical delivery milestones, identifying and resolving issues early to protect delivery dates
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance, defect rates, and program effectiveness
• Share performance metrics with Pre-construction and Construction teams; participate in monthly vendor performance reviews
• Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects simultaneously across assigned region
• Coordinate with general contractors, construction managers, engineers, technicians, and senior management on a regular basis
• Audit completed construction work, document defects, perform root cause analysis, and track remediation to closure
• Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles
• Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance business needs versus technical constraints
• This position requires 40-65% travel and the ability to work across multiple time zones.
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, to 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
- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
- 5+ years of construction or project management, or 10+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- Experience with large scale infrastructure
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, or experience in construction or project management
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- •Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering
- • 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- • Understanding of civil conduit systems including vault installation, conduit routing, pathway diversity, and subducting
- • Demonstrated ability to develop and track technical program KPIs
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
- 5+ years of construction or project management, or 10+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- Experience with large scale infrastructure
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, or experience in construction or project management
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- •Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering
- • 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- • Understanding of civil conduit systems including vault installation, conduit routing, pathway diversity, and subducting
- • Demonstrated ability to develop and track technical program KPIs
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer License
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- • Familiarity with OSP and ISP Fiber construction standards
- • Experience with quality control or quality assurance programs for civil construction, varying scenarios of infrastructure builds including Campus and ROW, data center civil infrastructure construction or inspection.
- • Proficiency in GIS platforms (ArcGIS Online/AGOL), Salesforce, and data visualization tools
- • Understanding of conduit verification methods.
- • Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, civil, conduit systems)
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.
USA, CO, Denver - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- • Familiarity with OSP and ISP Fiber construction standards
- • Experience with quality control or quality assurance programs for civil construction, varying scenarios of infrastructure builds including Campus and ROW, data center civil infrastructure construction or inspection.
- • Proficiency in GIS platforms (ArcGIS Online/AGOL), Salesforce, and data visualization tools
- • Understanding of conduit verification methods.
- • Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, civil, conduit systems)
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, CO, Denver - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
