Technical Infrastructure Program Manager Jobs in Austin, TX

Application deadline: Jun 18, 2026
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 is looking for an Infrastructure Technical Program Manager to support and deploy one of the world's largest and most complex telecommunication networks. The role is responsible for the execution of a strategic plan to improve the business processes and deployment of hyper-scaled cloud infrastructure, , pre/post-inspections for design validation, creation of quality control system and piloting stakeholder communication for delivery schedules. This opportunity is within the Global Connectivity Infrastructure Delivery - Fiber Deployment organization, which is responsible for program management, quality and delivery of fiber capacity for the physical network solutions that drive Amazon's internal infrastructure and connect our services to the world.
Key job responsibilities
Program management skills to monitor vendor delivery of physical infrastructure projects. Technical skills of either fiber optic outside plant, process engineering, construction & engineer vendor management or quality control systems are required.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Reports to the GCID-FD Long Haul Deployment Manager, and updates regularly with Global Senior management.
• Serve as a key member of the GCID-FD team helping to drive overall Network Infrastructure strategy.
• Vendor management to deploy on time, measure progress, and rate through quality Key performance Indicators.
• Develop a focused quality management program that tracks defects, mitigates risks, standardizes root cause analysis, and implements key performance measures to rate vendor success.
• Establish and utilize reporting mechanisms and provide regular progress updates on program deployment to management and stakeholders.
• Periodically report on the overall network development program status across the assigned region.
• Manage and track approved network plans with internal customers and stakeholders such as technical business developers or construction vendors until the infrastructure is in service.
• Manage multiple competing cross-functional projects/programs simultaneously, some on a global scale.
• Interact with engineers, technicians, vendors and senior management on a daily basis
• Audit completed construction work, review fiber test results, and hand-off completed delivery to internal customers
• Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
• Coordinate access and approvals to security-regulated sites
25-40% Travel
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Has led multiple large greenfield network construction programs preferably backbone/longhaul.
- Has an understanding of OSP and ISP construction standards in multiple regions.
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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
USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually