Senior Manager , Datacenter Engineering Operations, Berlin

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is introducing the European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), an initiative that's creating growth opportunities in our data center operations. To support this expansion, we're looking for a Senior Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Manager to join our team in Berlin, Germany.

In this role, you'll lead data center operations in our growing German facilities. AWS data centers are the backbone of our ESC Region, housing critical IT infrastructure that requires uninterrupted cooling and power to ensure continuous uptime for our customers.

As the Senior DCEO Manager, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining this crucial infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will extend across the region, where you'll lead a team of Facility Managers and Operations Engineers. You'll oversee best-in-class operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical infrastructure for AWS data centers.

This position demands a highly driven, self-managed individual who can demonstrate an innovative mindset, proactively seek solutions to problems, and consistently strive for operational excellence.

We're looking for someone with strong data center operations experience who can thrive in our fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key job responsibilities

In this pivotal role you will be responsible for:

Safety Leadership: Set and maintain the highest standard for safety and actively promoting a world-class safety culture.

People Management: Be a manager of managers.

  • Lead a diverse team of DC Operations management professionals
  • Hire, develop, and retain top talent in DC Operations
  • Foster collaboration with leaders in Finance, Safety, HR, Recruiting and other operational organizations
  • Oversee vendor relationships and lead contract negotiations
Operational Excellence: Manage a mission-critical operations environment with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS’s), Diesel Generators, Chillers.
  • Execute strategic preventative maintenance and corrective break-fix planning on mission-critical infrastructures. Review and approve equipment maintenance and repair processes and procedures as well as the ability to tactfully drive continuous organizational change management.
  • Preparing for and leading the organization through facility infrastructure incident management plan. This includes event planning, drill coordination, leadership escalation, incident mitigation, and post event resolution.

A day in the life

Our Benefits:
  • A permanent role with Amazon Web Services.
  • Professional growth opportunities: chance to participate in various training courses and seminars offered by AWS and external partners.
  • Amazon Employee Discount
  • Pension Plan; Life and disability insurance
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you navigate through work-life experiences, and provide you with the resources to support you and your family’s health and well-being.
  • Language courses (German/English)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Family bonus (one-off payment for mothers and parents on parental leave)
  • An international working environment

About the team

Data center Infrastructure Operations (THF) owns the ESC Datac enter infrastructure at Amazon Web Services. THF manages the design, planning, delivery, and operation of servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment, ensuring continuous customer access to the ESC Cloud.
The team tackles complex supply chain challenges with numerous variables. THF comprises a diverse group of professionals, including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.
The team collaborates across AWS to maintain high safety and security standards while delivering seemingly unlimited capacity at competitive costs. AWS fosters an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ownership of ideas.• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant mechanical or electrical engineer or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of people management experience
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience managing operations and/or building new datacenters or experience in mission-critical operations environment (e.g. power generation, high technology manufacturing).
  • Expert knowledge of data center mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
  • Ability to operate independently as a manager of a geographically distributed Infrastructure Operations management team.
  • Experience managing with Vendors and partners, and delivering results for in collaboration with them.
  • Ability to operate independently as a manager of a geographically distributed Infrastructure Operations management team.
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