Job Description

DESCRIPTIONAmazon is expanding the Data Center management team in India. This position within Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL) requires broad Data Center knowledge with Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in as many specific fields as possible. The location for this job to be discussed, as there may be opportunities in several India locations.This position serves as the primary operational resource to support ADSIPL within its owned and operated Data Centers in India. This position will provide a central point of ownership and accountability for the overall 'hands-on' management of the Mechanical, Electrical (M&E) and across ADSIPL's portfolio of Data Centers in India. This position will be responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the critical infrastructure supporting IT operations within the Indian Data Center space. It will also include event management, incident management, problem management, change management, and cost/contract management. In addition, this will include the relationship management with the landlords, critical facility vendors, Data Center Construction team, Data Center Operations team, Technical Program Managers, Security team, and Logistics team in India. The position will require 24x7 on-call, scheduled weekend work support and managing rotational shift.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the on-site management of shift engineers, senior shift technicians, chief engineer,sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
xc2xb7 Has primary responsibility for availability zone of Data Centers (2-4 locations)
xc2xb7 Participates in strategic planning projects.
xc2xb7 Conducts financial analysis and contributes to financial decisions.
xc2xb7 Typically manages 5 or more direct reports.
xc2xb7 Negotiates and rolls out contracts and space.
xc2xb7 May oversee the build out of Facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations.
xc2xb7 Participates in recruiting efforts. Continually raises the bar.
xc2xb7 Is active in the training and/or development of others.
xc2xb7 Executes vision and goals for the team or department.
xc2xb7 Will conduct Project Management for multiple sites
xc2xb7 May participate in training of staff.
xc2xb7 Draws from a deep group or department level understanding to make business decisions.
xc2xb7 Uses business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
xc2xb7 Has a deep understanding of best practices in their area of expertise and ensures their application.
xc2xb7 Strong verbal and written communication skills.
xc2xb7 Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
xc2xb7 Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
xc2xb7 Creates work plans and monitors accomplishments.
xc2xb7 Will contribute to the development of the project plan for the business group.
xc2xb7 Effectively sets priorities to meet goals on budget and on time.
xc2xb7 Demonstrates strong people/program management skills.
xc2xb7 Is resourceful, maintains effective pace and gets things done.
xc2xb7 May manage individuals and/or other managers in remote locations.
xc2xb7 Insists on the highest standards from self and others. Drives accountability for results.
xc2xb7 Keeps others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company.
xc2xb7 Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships.
xc2xb7 Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
xc2xb7 Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
xc2xb7 Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
xc2xb7 May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
xc2xb7 May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
xc2xb7 Responsible for asset and inventory management.
xc2xb7 Assist in recruiting efforts.
xc2xb7 Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
xc2xb7 An engineering degree or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
xc2xb7 10+ years of relevant engineering experience managing large scale services.
xc2xb7 At least 3 years building strong, successful technical teams in a similar culture.
xc2xb7 High degree of organization and detail-orientation.
xc2xb7 Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
xc2xb7 Proven track record of success in delivering complex projects
xc2xb7 Prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product
xc2xb7 Ability to consistently deliver results despite competing priorities and distractions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
xc2xb7 An engineering degree or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
xc2xb7 6+ years of relevant engineering experience managing large scale services.
xc2xb7 At least 3 years building strong, successful technical teams in a similar culture.
xc2xb7 High degree of organization and detail-orientation.
xc2xb7 Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
xc2xb7 Proven track record of success in delivering complex projects.
xc2xb7 Prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product.
xc2xb7 Ability to consistently deliver results despite competing priorities and distractions.Key job responsibilities
Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
xc2xb7 Has primary responsibility for availability zone of Data Centers (2-4 locations)
xc2xb7 Participates in strategic planning projects.
xc2xb7 Conducts financial analysis and contributes to financial decisions.
xc2xb7 Typically manages 5 or more direct reports.
xc2xb7 Negotiates and rolls out contracts and space.
xc2xb7 May oversee the build out of Facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations.
xc2xb7 Participates in recruiting efforts. Continually raises the bar.
xc2xb7 Is active in the training and/or development of others.
xc2xb7 Executes vision and goals for the team or department.
xc2xb7 Will conduct Project Management for multiple sites
xc2xb7 May participate in training of staff.
xc2xb7 Draws from a deep group or department level understanding to make business decisions.
xc2xb7 Uses business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
xc2xb7 Has a deep understanding of best practices in their area of expertise and ensures their application.
xc2xb7 Strong verbal and written communication skills.
xc2xb7 Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
xc2xb7 Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
xc2xb7 Creates work plans and monitors accomplishments.
xc2xb7 Will contribute to the development of the project plan for the business group.
xc2xb7 Effectively sets priorities to meet goals on budget and on time.
xc2xb7 Demonstrates strong people/program management skills.
xc2xb7 Is resourceful, maintains effective pace and gets things done.
xc2xb7 May manage individuals and/or other managers in remote locations.
xc2xb7 Insists on the highest standards from self and others. Drives accountability for results.
xc2xb7 Keeps others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company.
xc2xb7 Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships.
xc2xb7 Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
xc2xb7 Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
xc2xb7 Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
xc2xb7 May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
xc2xb7 May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
xc2xb7 Responsible for asset and inventory management.
xc2xb7 Assist in recruiting efforts.
xc2xb7 Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSxc2xb7 An engineering degree or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
xc2xb7 10+ years of relevant engineering experience managing large scale services.
xc2xb7 At least 3 years building strong, successful technical teams in a similar culture.
xc2xb7 High degree of organization and detail-orientation.
xc2xb7 Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
xc2xb7 Proven track record of success in delivering complex projects
xc2xb7 Prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product
xc2xb7 Ability to consistently deliver results despite competing priorities and distractionsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSxc2xb7 An engineering degree or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
xc2xb7 5+ years of relevant engineering experience managing large scale services.
xc2xb7 At least 3 years building strong, successful technical teams in a similar culture.
xc2xb7 High degree of organization and detail-orientation.
xc2xb7 Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
xc2xb7 Proven track record of success in delivering complex projects.
xc2xb7 Prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and/or product.
xc2xb7 Ability to consistently deliver results despite competing priorities and distractions.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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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