Design & Planning Manager, Network Infrastructure...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a NIDD Design Manager to lead a team of design engineers supporting Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) regions. In this role, you will create sustainable processes and standards while driving automation opportunities to reduce delivery cycle times and improve quality. You will manage the design of ICT pathways, spaces and infrastructure cabling (copper and fiber) for new data centers and the expansion of existing facilities, ensuring physical infrastructure designs are delivered on time with zero rework. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of data center infrastructure while developing and mentoring a collaborative team of technical professionals.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ADC Global Design team, fostering an inclusive environment that supports professional growth and technical excellence

• Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic and copper plant designs and specifications that meet customer demand and business objectives

• Review and approve Information and Communications Technology (ICT) pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals while identifying and responding to risks effectively

• Working knowledge of TEMPEST requirements

• Partner with industry suppliers and manufacturers to define product requirements and explore emerging technologies that improve infrastructure quality and reduce costs

• Conduct quality assurance audits at project sites, collaborate with project managers and contractors, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues (20% travel to AWS data centers)

A day in the life

As a NIDD Design Manager, you will collaborate with design engineers across the organization to develop innovative solutions for physical layer infrastructure. Your day may include reviewing design specifications using digital markup tools, mentoring team members on technical challenges, engaging with construction teams to ensure quality standards, and exploring new technologies with vendors. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on technical guidance, ensuring your team delivers high-quality designs while continuously improving processes. This role provides opportunities to influence infrastructure decisions at scale while building meaningful relationships across AWS.

Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams

• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

• 5+ years of team leadership experience

• 5+ years of experience in a data center technology role with knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network cabling, optical fiber types, and test equipment

• Comprehensive understanding of infrastructure technology installation and design, including network cabling, hardware, and test methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning the operation of a mission-critical team or product

• Experience using one or more of the following CAD technologies: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp or KeyShot

• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g., Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP), Data Centre Design Consultant (DCDC) or proven experience in the design of ICT pathways, spaces and structured cabling

• Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative solutions that reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality, reliability, and maintainability

• Experience communicating technical requirements, designs, and strategies to diverse audiences including users, technical teams, and senior leadership

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, OH, Dublin - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually

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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.