Manager, Global Engineering Programs, Field Engineering

Company: Amazon
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

The Data Center Field Engineering Team is the engineering owner for the lifecycle of AWS data centers. This includes supporting new designs/innovations through data center end-of-life, with a focus on root cause analysis of failures, capacity and availability improvement, and optimization of the existing fleet. We're looking for an experienced Manager, Technical Program Management to join our Field Engineering global programs team dedicated to leading, mentoring, and coaching our team of skilled Technical Program Managers. You will hire & lead a diverse and creative team solving technical problems across our global Amazon Data Centers to scale and improve business practices around the world. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of data center operations with strong business acumen. You should be comfortable diving deep into technical details while maintaining a clear focus on improving efficiency, availability, and reliability in our data centers. You'll need to effectively influence across organizations to build consensus on complex technical decisions, and drive execution through multiple engineering teams. If you're excited about solving complex technical challenges in data center engineering, driving innovation in infrastructure management, and delivering exceptional experiences for our engineers, we want to hear from you. Key job responsibilities Team Leadership & Development • Hire, develop, and manage a team of program managers and technical leads who demonstrate Amazon Leadership Principles • Coach and mentor team members with varying technical experience, establishing clear growth plans and development strategies for each individual • Manage team and individual performance, including promotions and career progression • Lead and motivate teams to deliver on strategic objectives while fostering a culture of operational excellence Strategic Program Management • Own and drive the Field Engineering Portfolio strategy across all programs • Influence strategic direction and roadmaps of partner teams across Data Center Operations, Data Center Engineering, and AWS Service Teams • Make trade-offs between short-term team needs and long-term business objectives using high judgment Operational Excellence & Process Improvement • Create, improve, and manage metrics quantifying performance and driving efficiencies in repeatable work • Drive engineering processes to improve operational excellence, development methodology, and cross-team collaboration • Identify where to simplify and optimize while maintaining quality standards A day in the life Why AWS? About 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. 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 celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship & Career Growth We have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. 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. About the team Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As a Field Engineering Technical Program Manager, you will be leading teams to optimize global programs to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our data center fleet to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you: • Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty • Are detail and data oriented • Have experience managing engineering projects. • Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Commissioning, Construction and Design) • Up to 25% travel expected. • Have fun and work hard! Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally. If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyper-scale, this job is for you! Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field - 5 years of people management experience - 5 years of technical program management experience - 5 years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience - Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery - Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients - Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience with Agile or other program 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. 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 - 163,600.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually

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