Principal Technical Program Manager, DC Power Utilization Management

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager to lead data science and software within the DC power utilization management organization. The team owns driving high utilization in AWS data centers while maintaining high availability to achieve the dual mandate of capex efficiency and customer SLA. The ideal candidate will drive the technical vision and execution of complex cross-functional projects that leverage data science machine learning and DC infrastructure knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the technical strategy and roadmap for the AWS Infrastructure Science team
- Build and manage the roadmap for the data science and supporting software team
- Collaborate with DC Electrical and Mechanical Engineering HW Engineering leadership to identify opportunities and projects where data science can add value
- Drive cross-team alignment and execution across data scientists software engineering and DC engineering
- Manage complex dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams including data science model development experimentation and product launches
- Manage leadership communication for project updates program health
- Develop and track program-level metrics providing regular updates to leadership on progress risks and opportunities
- Lead strategic planning for resources budget and timelines to ensure successful delivery of program objectives

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can translate high-level business objectives into actionable technical plans. They should be comfortable operating in ambiguity adept at breaking down complex problems and able to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders. Strong leadership skills are essential to motivate teams and navigate organizational challenges.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Amazons infrastructure utilization strategy and drive significant business impact through innovative applications of data science and technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in Amazons infrastructure growth and efficiency initiatives.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps for data science initiatives
- Drive technical strategy alignment across multiple teams and departments
- Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from data collection to production deployment
- Manage dependencies between data science engineering and product teams
- Coordinate model validation testing and deployment processes
- Present program status and results to executive leadership
- Drive continuous improvement in data science workflows
- Develop scalable processes for model governance and compliance

A day in the life
Cut through ambiguity apply mechanisms deliver new data science models and enhancements to existing ones. Engage deeply with science software and hardware engineering supply chain teams to solve complex and high value problem statements that provide durable competitive advantage to AWSs cost structure. Present ideas progress updates to the senior most levels of leadership at Amazon.

About the team
The AWS Infrastructure team consists of data scientists applied scientists software development engineers business intelligence engineers and program managers. The team owns high visibility and impact models that inform critical infrastructure decisions that drive data center electrical distribution systems utilization and computing rack placement decisions. The team has grown in size scope and impact over the last couple of years and is looking for a strong TPM to drive its signature initiatives for 2026 and beyond.

Why AWS
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Diverse Experiences
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- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5 years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelors degree

- 8 years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 WA Seattle - 177000.00 - 239400.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

Manager