Job ID: 10384928 | Amazon Data Services UK Limited - E17
Overview
The AWS Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic AWS facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency.
This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs.
Key Job Responsibilities
Operations & Infrastructure Management
- Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units) and mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, air handling units).
- Drive power usage effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power and infrastructure for maximum efficiency.
- Manage and optimise space and power to maximise opportunities for growth and operational efficiency.
- Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope and on budget.
Budget & Cost Management
- Develop and manage budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities and monitor financial performance.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, partners and internal stakeholders to ensure service level agreements and deliverables are met.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, inspire and develop teams of experienced technical professionals.
- Act as a role model, driving service excellence, training and development for all team members.
- Foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and empowers team members to solve complex operational challenges.
- Implement rigorous training programs that prepare staff for various operational scenarios through systematic skill development.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to and exceed health and safety standards in all operations.
- Maintain compliance with health and safety, security procedures and compliance accreditations.
- Ensure understanding of UK regulatory requirements, particularly health and safety legislation.
- Maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous safety improvements.
- Risk management and incident response.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in people management and team development.
- Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services.
- Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting.
- Experience operating a mission‑critical team or product.
- High school or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data centre operations such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units and CRAC units.
- Experience in a management position with five or more direct reports.
- Experience working in data centres with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
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