CPI Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

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 Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and execution team that manages construction activity within operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within live data centers in Japan. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

We are currently seeking a Critical Projects Implementation Project Manager in AWS to serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers in Japan. You will be part of a highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating challenges in designing, building, and operating Amazon data facilities in Japan

Key job responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. The individual will be expected understand the systems and identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other team and organizations. This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The scope of projects will include but not limited to the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire detection and building automation system. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of assigned project.

If you are passionate about the Customer Experience; you think big; and you want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers then this may be the challenge you’ve been looking for!

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in vendor management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of construction or project management experience
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English

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