Sr Infrastructure Program Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Application deadline: Sep 5, 2026

The Global Connectivity Infrastructure Development (GCID) organization within AWS deploys all fiber infrastructure globally. We are looking for a TIPM II - Material Development to support in executing this program’s mission. You will own tactical workstreams across the material development pipeline. Driving vendor development timelines, coordinating qualification trials, managing program tracking, and ensuring every material in the pipeline moves efficiently through gates toward global deployment. You'll work at the intersection of product development, supply chain, and field engineering, helping AWS introduce materials that solve real deployment challenges created by next-generation fabric architectures.

• Own day-to-day tracking of materials through lifecycle to ensure tasks clear gates on schedule
• Manufacturer Development Coordination - Manage tactical development timelines with vendor R&D partners; track milestones, document action items.
• Qualification & Testing Programs - Coordinate field trials end-to-end: develop test plans, manage sample logistics and lab scheduling, attend field deployments with vendors, validate runbooks, and compile Post-Test Findings reports against defined success criteria
• Prototype Management - Support RFQ processes, track vendor build progress, coordinate lab-based Initial Validation, and document Go/No-Go decisions
• Documentation & Force Multiplication - Create and maintain standardized templates, runbooks, evaluation rubrics, and document libraries
• Cross-functional Coordination - Work across procurement, standards, quality assurance, fiber engineering, and field deployment teams globally to align material introductions with regional deployment timelines
• IP Awareness - Flag novel solutions during development for patent consideration; support IP documentation and filings using program mechanisms
• Stakeholder Communication - Prepare monthly program updates, draft content for senior leadership
• Travel: 10-30% - Vendor sites, labs, field trials - frequency varies by active development phase

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.

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
• 3+ years of program management, product development, or material/manufacturing engineering experience
• 3 years experience managing vendor or supplier relationships in a technical development context
• 3 years demonstrating ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams through structured lifecycle gates
• You must have 3+ years managing the standards of programs; reviewing all data center designs for fiber requirements, and overseeing long haul fiber deployment projects

• Experience with fiber optic materials, OSP infrastructure, or telecommunications components
• Familiarity with material testing and qualification processes (environmental cycling, mechanical stress, optical performance)
• Experience with Asana, Jira, or equivalent project portfolio management tools
• Understanding of supply chain dynamics (Lead times, capacity planning, multi-vendor qualification strategy)
• Background working in hyperscale infrastructure environments

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

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, CO, Denver - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, GA, Atlanta - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually