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Posted date: Mar 12, 2025
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Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $144,550
Range: $104,100 - $185,000
Description
Are you an experienced and accomplished program manager excited by the challenge of defining the vision and leading teams in support of Educational and Trade partnerships across Amazon's Global Data Center Operations? AWS Data Center Learning’s mission is to develop the best data center workforce on Earth. The organization is responsible for providing training, certification and career development-based learning pathways to all new and existing data center technicians world-wide. Our team is constantly looking to optimize the training experience and provide our operations teams with a work-ready workforce.We are seeking a Senior Program Manager, experienced in learning and development, to lead our educational partnerships and curriculum development initiatives within AWS's Data Center Learning Organization. You will drive strategic relationships with educational institutions and trade associations in order to increase the skilled workforce in the local markets where AWS data centers operate while developing comprehensive learning programs that support AWS's infrastructure growth. This role directly impacts AWS’ ability to build a skilled workforce pool for AWS data centers globally.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement strategic partnership programs with local educational institutions and trade associations
- Manage the creation of scalable curriculum packages that align with AWS data center operational needs
- Lead cross-functional initiatives with internal partner teams, such as Economic Development, InCommunities, and PXT teams
- Develop metrics and reporting frameworks to measure program effectiveness
- Drive standardization of external learning programs across global regions
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships at executive levels, both internally and externally
- Own end-to-end program budgets and resource allocation
- Scale programs through data-driven decision making
A day in the life
This role is crucial for scaling our learning initiatives and will have significant impact on AWS's ability to meet its infrastructure staffing needs. The successful candidate will join a team passionate about developing the next generation of data center talent.
About the team
The Data Center Learning Organization builds and manages programs that develop talent pipelines for AWS's global infrastructure operations. We work closely with educational institutions, trade associations, and internal partners to create innovative learning solutions. Our team combines expertise in education, technical operations, and program management to support AWS's rapid growth while maintaining operational excellence.
Why AWS
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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
Work/Life Balance
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth
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.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Extended Qualifications
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Experience managing education or workforce development programs
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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