Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Global Infrastructure Risk & Operational Resilience Manager

Play a leading role in risk management at Amazon, where we have a history and tradition of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Risk and Operational Resiliency team, you will partner will stakeholders across the organization to shape the future of AWS evolving risk landscape.
You will play a key role in maintaining and constantly improving operational resilience in new and existing AWS regions. This will involve compiling and analyzing site specific information that may impact the operation of datacenter infrastructure. This may include the assessment of (i) utility availability and reliability, (ii) natural hazard exposure, (iii) environmental risks, (iv) adjacency risks, and (v) legal risks. You will be expected to engage, direct, and manage external consultants and experts to analyze risks and develop mitigations.
You will also drive the continuous assessment of hazards and risks across our global datacenter portfolio. Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks and mitigations to continuously improve the resilience of AWS infrastructure. You will be expected to regularly engage with stakeholders, and report to AWS leaders, across the business to ensure risks are being appropriately identified, communicated, and managed.
The right person for this role is proactive, with a strong track record of project/program management experience, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities, and be a strong advocate for risk management.
Key responsibilities include:
Review and prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations, partnering with internal stakeholders to secure funding and manage projects to successful resolution
Assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations
Coordinate internal teams and manage relationships with consultants and external subject matter experts
Present assessment results to stakeholders and leaders throughout the business to drive alignment on risk management strategies
Identify opportunities for process improvement, driving efficiencies, and developing initiatives to improve AWS management of risk
Develop and monitor internal metrics, goals, and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement
Up to 25% travel, including to international destinations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BE/BS degree
5+ years project or program management experience
5+ years experience in risk management, engineering, infrastructure construction, environmental science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in relevant subject
Undergraduate degree in risk management, engineering, construction management, urban planning, or architecture
Datacenter operations, construction, technical due diligence, or risk assessment experience strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with senior leadership
Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
Proven track record of proactive sound decision making, taking ownership, and delivering results in a leadership role