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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.

The Manager of the AMER Schedule Controls team is responsible for managing some of the most technical, cost-efficient, and fast-paced construction project schedules achievable. They are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, reduced timelines & identify spend reduction opportunities while delivering the highest quality, most technically efficient data centers in the world. You will lead a team of Schedule Controls Manager and drive those project members to scale and improve business practices across AMER.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's innovative data center construction projects across the Americas. As a key member of the Construction Programs organization and the lead for the Schedule Controls team, you'll provide expert guidance on complex project scheduling challenges while ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a team of Schedule Controls Managers and a host of contracted Schedulers.
Develop and analyze project schedules (L1-L5), identifying critical paths and optimization opportunities

The Schedule Controls team as a whole facilitates Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with internal/external stakeholders

Conduct schedule risk assessments and what-if scenarios

Review and validate contractor schedules and resource loading

Prepare executive-level schedule status reports and dashboards

Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation for schedule tracking

Support schedule forensic analysis and improvement initiatives

Technical Requirements:
Expert knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and tools

Ability to interpret multi-discipline construction documents

Understanding of building codes (Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA)

Experience with progress measurement and performance tracking

Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% travel across Americas (US, Canada, LATAM)
• Site visits for pre-construction planning, systems reviews, and commissioning support