CPI is seeking an experienced Project Manager SME to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise within Amazon's Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team. This role will drive regional and AMER-wide initiatives, establish best practices, and contribute to complex infrastructure improvement projects across our data center portfolio. The position requires an exceptional leader who can influence cross-functional stakeholders, mentor team members, and shape the technical direction of critical infrastructure projects while ensuring operational excellence. Position requires up to 25% travel to support projects and initiatives as required.
This role requires an exceptional leader who can balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, drive technical excellence across multiple projects, and influence without direct authority. The successful candidate will shape the future of Amazon's data center infrastructure while maintaining operational excellence and fostering innovation.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Management:
• Develop and implement comprehensive solutions for critical infrastructure improvements across multiple regions
• Establish standardized methodologies and best practices for project execution across the CPI portfolio
• Drive strategic initiatives that optimize space, power, and cooling utilization in operational data centers
• Provide technical support and direction for multiple complex, high-impact projects simultaneously
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies at both project and program levels
Technical Excellence & Innovation:
• Serve as the technical resource for complex electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural first of kind projects and program rollouts
• Develop and implement quality standards and technical requirements for CPI projects
• Identify and champion opportunities for systematic improvements and cost optimization
Cross-functional Leadership & Influence:
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior leadership, including Engineers, Managers, and Directors
• Mentor project managers and technical team members
• Lead cross-functional reviews and discussions to drive alignment on complex technical issues
• Influence design standards via constructability reviews across multiple organizations
• Collaborate with Principal Engineers and Product teams to shape technical direction
Leadership Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and long-term vision development
• Executive-level stakeholder management
• Program-level risk management and decision-making
• Technical and thought leadership
• Change management and organizational influence
• Business acumen and financial management
