Portfolio Manager, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Portfolio Manager to join the ADC Design Engineering organization, serving as the central point of accountability for tracking, reporting, and communicating the status of all work efforts across the team. This role provides leadership and stakeholders with clear visibility into project health, team performance, and resource allocation — enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management.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.As a Portfolio Manager in the ADC Design Engineering organization, you will operate as a cross-functional role spanning all project phases and non-project work streams. You will partner with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and leadership to maintain portfolio-level situational awareness and interface with adjacent teams (Construction, Commissioning, Program Management) for cross-phase coordination. You will be relied upon as the single source of truth for portfolio-level questions and will bring structure, clarity, and accountability to a fast-moving engineering organization.Amazon offers a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon's work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.If you are a data-driven, organized, and proactive individual who enjoys creating order from complexity, we want YOU! At Amazon you will be responsible for maintaining visibility across a portfolio of multi-million dollar data center design projects, building reporting frameworks, and enabling leadership to make informed decisions quickly. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.We are looking for a Portfolio Manager with experience in project/portfolio management within design, construction, or infrastructure environments. You should be comfortable building reporting systems and dashboards from scratch, defining KPIs, forecasting capacity, and translating complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. As we grow, the ability to create scalable, self-service solutions and drive continuous improvement will be critical.At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work across teams and influence without authority — building trust with engineers, managers, and stakeholders alike. In this role you will partner closely with the Sr. Design Engineering Manager, Design Engineers across all campuses, Program Managers, Construction Administration teams, and external design partners.Amazon has a global presence. As this position is based out of Virginia, travel to our head office in Seattle will be required. Travel should be up to 20% of your time, including in-person collaboration efforts and team gatherings not in your assigned office location. Support of distributed teams across multiple campuses will be part of the job.Key job responsibilitiesProject Life Cycle Oversight- Maintain active oversight of all projects across the full design lifecycle (Due Diligence/Predesign, Formal Design, and Construction Administration phases)- Maintain a registry of all active projects in the predesign pipeline; track key milestones including site access approvals, stakeholder sign-off, vendor engagement, and design kick-off readiness- Track all projects in active design against schedule milestones (SD, DD, CD); maintain issue and risk logs per project- Monitor design review outcomes, RFI volumes, change order trends, and design deliverable completion rates- Track CA-phase status including submittal reviews, RFI response times, field issue resolution, and closeout progress- Identify blockers, escalate risks that threaten schedule/scope/quality, and coordinate cross-project dependenciesNon-Project Portfolio Management- Maintain a centralized tracker of team goals aligned to organizational objectives (annual, quarterly, sprint-level); track progress using quantifiable metrics- Define, measure, and report on Key Performance Indicators including delivery KPIs (on-time completion, milestone hit rate, cycle time), quality KPIs (RFI rates, rework frequency, design review pass rates), and engagement KPIs (goal completion, development progress)- Collect and consolidate utilization data; track individual and aggregate utilization rates against target thresholds- Identify over-allocated and under-utilized team members; provide load-balancing recommendations and forecast capacity needs- Flag utilization risks early (burnout indicators, single-point-of-failure assignments, unplanned absences)- Partner with hiring and resource management to inform headcount and contractor decisionsReporting & Communication- Deliver weekly project status roll-ups, bi-weekly/monthly portfolio health dashboards, and quarterly comprehensive portfolio reviews- Tailor communication depth and format to audience; maintain standard reporting templates- Facilitate portfolio review meetings with prepared materials and clear action items- Define escalation criteria and thresholds; ensure timely escalation of schedule risks, resource conflicts, and quality concernsDashboards & Metrics Development- Design and build dashboards providing at-a-glance portfolio health visibility using available tooling (QuickSight, Tableau, Excel, internal platforms)- Identify gaps where new metrics are needed; define methodology, data sources, collection cadence, and ownership- Ensure dashboard data integrity through automated data feeds and validation checks- Regularly review effectiveness with stakeholders; retire or refine metrics that no longer drive actionBasic qualifications- 3+ years of program or project management experience, or PMP certificate- 1+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- Knowledge of project management tools and software- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.- Experience with reporting and Data Visualization tools such as Quick Sight / Tableau / Power BI or other BI packages- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field- Familiarity with design/construction project phases and terminologyPreferred qualification - 5+ years of program or project management experience, or PMP- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or experience in project management- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects- Experience leading teams across multiple locations in complex manufacturing/production environments- 1+ years of data center experience, or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Networking Engineering)- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities- Experience with data center design lifecycle (Due Diligence through Construction Administration)- Understanding of engineering deliverable types (SD, DD, CD sets) and quality benchmarksAmazon 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 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. 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