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Data Center Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation Team

Amazon TAfrankfurt am main, Hessen🇩🇪GermanyPosted 27 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
frankfurt am main, Hessen, Germany
AWSMicrosoft Office

Job Description

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management
and execution team that manages construction activity within the
operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical
infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space,
power, and cooling within operation data centers around the globe. These
activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery
and regular preventative maintenance tasks. We are currently seeking a Data Center Projects Engineer to serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers in the EU. Position will be based in Frankfurt, Germany and will involve 80-90% travel to support projects across the EU.

You will be part of a highly creative,
efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenges
in designing, building, and operating Amazon data facilities. The

Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and
review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls,
and architectural. A fundamental understanding of these systems is
required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for
improvement as well as act on data provided from other team and
organizations. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to design,
develop and deploy innovative solutions to address operational
challenges. This role requires both independent contribution as well as
the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The scope of
projects will include but not limited to the improvement of electrical,
mechanical, fire detection and building automation system. The Project

Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination,
implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects
ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

If
you are passionate about the Customer Experience; you think big; and you
want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers
then this may be the challenge you’ve been looking for!

Responsibilities include: Project management and oversight of
construction related activities as they relate to modifying existing
infrastructure for the purpose of installing new or to replace end of
life equipment. This will include the ownership of the project scope,
timeline, and budget.

  • Provide project management for specific
initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
  • Electrical design and review of designs associated with the optimization
of existing data centers.
  • Construction/project package drawing
review.
  • Creation of project scope, request for proposals, and capital
requests.
  • Total project quality including the creation of a
commissioning plan and oversight of the execution.
  • Recording and
reporting key metrics to team members and management.
  • Operational
support including review of procedures, best practices, and maintenance
initiatives.
  • Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root cause
failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures.
  • Work with contractors and vendors to deliver efficient and high quality
project turnovers.
  • Be a leader within the group as well as within
internal and external teams that support the data center.

A day in the life 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.

About the team

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and execution team that manages construction activity within the operational data center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operation data centers around the globe. These activities are outside of the scope of standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor‘s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Experience in vendor management - Experience in a data center or other critical environment - Experience in data center engineering or operations - Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License - operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent - Experience in construction or project management

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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