Global Program Manager

DESCRIPTION

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.

Are you passionate about driving comprehensive sustainability initiatives that create positive environmental and social impact? Join AWS's Data Center Procurement Governance Team (DCPG) as we continue to evolve how we build sustainable data centers worldwide. In this role, you will lead the standardization and optimization of environmental and social sustainability programs across our Data Center Sourcing & Procurement (DCSP) teams directly impacting AWS's commitment to responsible business practices and environmental stewardship.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of standardized environmental and social sustainability processes across AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions for data centre construction
- Partner with regional procurement teams to document, optimize, and scale existing sustainability programs, including environmental initiatives and social impact requirements
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with AWS's sustainability goals, including environmental standards and social responsibility commitments
- Drive consensus among stakeholders to establish unified approaches to sustainability initiatives that address both environmental and social aspects
- Measure and report on program effectiveness across environmental and social metrics
- Develop and implement training programs to ensure consistent execution of sustainability procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate comprehensive sustainability requirements into procurement processes

A day in the life
- Leading meetings with regional capacity delivery teams to align on environmental standards and social impact programs
- Reviewing and documenting existing successful practices in areas such as carbon reduction, waste management and social responsibility
- Collaborating with Procurement Category Managers (PCMs) to integrate environmental and social responsibility requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management
- Analyzing program metrics across both environmental and social impact indicators
- Working with stakeholders to resolve process conflicts and achieve consensus on standardized approaches
- Mentoring regional teams on new procedures and best practices in sustainable construction and responsible sourcing

About the team
Diverse Experiences

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.

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 & 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.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of developing program strategies and plans, diving execution, and influencing senior stakeholders experience
- 3+ years of change management experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Bachelors degree (preferred Commerce or Engineering, Sustainability) or eq