Infrastructure Deployment Manager, , Global Network Delivery
Lisbon, PortugalOn-siteFull-timeMid · 5-10 yearsH1B likely
About this role
The Global Network Deployment (GND) team is part of AWS's Data Center Community and is responsible for the physical deployment of network infrastructure across AWS's global footprint. The team specifically owns end-to-end network deployment projects in Edge sites (Points of Presence, Local Zones, Burrows, and Transit Centers) as well as new data center builds. Our team operates across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions, coordinating with dozens of internal and external stakeholders to deliver network capacity on time and at scale. We are a growing organization committed to operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.
Key job responsibilities
1. Lead, develop, and grow a team of Manager and project leads to deploy and new site/cage builds in New Data centers and Edge data centers across the region.
2. Own end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale network deployment projects including equipment planning, resource scheduling, installation, validation, and capacity turn-up.
3. Coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders (Network TIPMs, GND planners, AWS Transportation, vendor management, cabling vendors, DCEO, Colo, and DCO teams) to ensure on-time project delivery.
4. Drive operational excellence through process standardization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
5. Manage team capacity, hiring, onboarding, and development to support organizational growth and delivery commitments.
A day in the life
Your day starts with your team of deployment Managers and builders across the region. You move between coaching on complex projects, unblocking cross-functional dependencies, and driving improvements in how we plan and deploy infrastructure. You partner closely with Network TIPMs, AWS Transportation, vendor management, cabling vendors, DCEO, Colo providers, and DCO to keep capacity delivery on track. Some days take you on-site to validate deployment quality first hand and meet key stakeholders.
About the team
The Global Network Deployment (GND) team, part of AWS's Data Center organization, is responsible for the physical deployment of network infrastructure across AWS's global footprint. The team owns end-to-end delivery in Edge sites (Points of Presence, Local Zones, and Transit Centers) and new data center builds. We operate across EMEA, AMER, and APAC, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver network capacity on time and at scale. We're a growing team committed to operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Experience managing and developing technical teams in a data center, network deployment, or infrastructure delivery environment.
- Experience with TCP/IP networking, data center infrastructure, and cabling best practices.
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Experience with operational excellence frameworks
- Experience with large-scale data center or network deployment operations across multiple geographies.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and command line interfaces.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party contractor coordination.
- Experience driving automation and tooling improvements in infrastructure delivery workflows.
- Familiarity with AWS networking architecture, Edge services (CloudFront, Route 53, Direct Connect), or colocation environments.
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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
Key job responsibilities
1. Lead, develop, and grow a team of Manager and project leads to deploy and new site/cage builds in New Data centers and Edge data centers across the region.
2. Own end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale network deployment projects including equipment planning, resource scheduling, installation, validation, and capacity turn-up.
3. Coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders (Network TIPMs, GND planners, AWS Transportation, vendor management, cabling vendors, DCEO, Colo, and DCO teams) to ensure on-time project delivery.
4. Drive operational excellence through process standardization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
5. Manage team capacity, hiring, onboarding, and development to support organizational growth and delivery commitments.
A day in the life
Your day starts with your team of deployment Managers and builders across the region. You move between coaching on complex projects, unblocking cross-functional dependencies, and driving improvements in how we plan and deploy infrastructure. You partner closely with Network TIPMs, AWS Transportation, vendor management, cabling vendors, DCEO, Colo providers, and DCO to keep capacity delivery on track. Some days take you on-site to validate deployment quality first hand and meet key stakeholders.
About the team
The Global Network Deployment (GND) team, part of AWS's Data Center organization, is responsible for the physical deployment of network infrastructure across AWS's global footprint. The team owns end-to-end delivery in Edge sites (Points of Presence, Local Zones, and Transit Centers) and new data center builds. We operate across EMEA, AMER, and APAC, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver network capacity on time and at scale. We're a growing team committed to operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.- Experience managing and developing technical teams in a data center, network deployment, or infrastructure delivery environment.
- Experience with TCP/IP networking, data center infrastructure, and cabling best practices.
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Experience with operational excellence frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.- Experience with large-scale data center or network deployment operations across multiple geographies.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and command line interfaces.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party contractor coordination.
- Experience driving automation and tooling improvements in infrastructure delivery workflows.
- Familiarity with AWS networking architecture, Edge services (CloudFront, Route 53, Direct Connect), or colocation environments.
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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.