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Sr. Infrastructure, Technical Program Manager - Long Haul, Fiber Deployment, GCI

Amazon Data Services, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Sr. Infrastructure, Technical Program Manager - Long Haul, Fiber Deployment, GCID

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Pay: $133,800 - $231,300 a yearJob type: Full-timeFull job description

6+ years of technical infrastructure management experience with fiber optic networks.Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to long-haul fiber infrastructure.3+ years of deploying long-haul fiber OSP infrastructure, ILA experience, and fiber characterization.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.Amazon Web Services is looking for a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM) to support and deploy one of the world’s largest and most complex telecommunication networks. The role is responsible for the execution of a strategic plan to improve the business processes and deployment of hyper-scaled cloud infrastructure - fiber networks, oversight of quality control systems, pre/post-inspections for design validation, driving vendor management, and stakeholder communication for delivery schedules and invoices forecasts.Job expects travel up to 60% of the year for project-based inspections.Key job responsibilities

Program management skills to monitor vendor delivery of physical infrastructure projects and delivering high-quality fiber and ILA infrastructure to make ready turn-up for long-haul circuits.Reports to the Long Haul Fiber Deployment Manager, and updates regularly with the Fiber Deployment Senior management through standardized reporting mechanisms.Serve as a key member of the GCID - Fiber Deployment team helping to drive overall Network Infrastructure strategy for Long-haul circuits.Subject matter expert in telecom network construction with experience of permitting, construction methodologies (trenching, drilling, etc.), Fiber Characterization skills (OTDR, Polarization Mode and Chromatic Dispersion, Health and Safety, Quality standards and best practices for Outside Plant (OSP).Vendor management to deliver on time, measure progress, and rate through quality key performance indicators.Interface with key internal stakeholders (e.g. Networking, Data Center Engineering, Technical Project Managers, Data Center Management, Security, Backbone) to obtain their requirements and drive vendors to adhere to key business requirements.Develop a quality management program that tracks defects, mitigates risks, standardizes root cause analysis, and implements key performance measures to rate vendor success.Understand the technical fiber requirements of our engineering teams and ensure the completed project meets these requirements.Manage and track approved network plans with internal customers and stakeholders such as technical business developers, equipment vendors, or construction vendors until the infrastructure is in service.Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale.Physically audit completed construction work, review fiber test results, inspect ILAs and hand-off completed delivery to internal customers.A day in the lifeThis role oversees deployment of long-haul fiber infrastructure and iterative procedural changes. This position requires onsite visits to physical locations and is not a remote job. Physical inspections and learning the technical standards for outside and inside fiber plant is required, with a strong emphasis on fiber characterization - OTDR, PMD, CMD, ILA hardware requirements and quality inspections.About the team

The GCID Fiber Deployment team oversees the installation and quality of the AWS clouds' owned/leased conduit and fiber cable for terrestrial networks. Our mission is to deliver for our internal customers ahead of schedule, backed by a culture of deep technical acumen and can-do attitude.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.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.Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home.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.Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer.Minimum Requirements

Bachelor degree in project management, engineering or business administration preferred.Fiber Characterization Certification.Strong contacts in fiber, transport, and infrastructure markets.Understanding of OSP and ISP construction standards in multiple regions.Understanding of long-haul optical transmission systems.PMP certification or equivalent experience.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/year in our highest geographic market.

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