.NW Deployment Planner, Planning, Implementation and Coordination Team DESCRIPTIONThe Global Network Delivery organization is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Deployment Planner to join our growing Planning and Implementation team within AWS Data Center Delivery. The team responsibilities involve scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations. They will review project forecasts and assure physical infrastructure resources are available for their execution.The Network Deployment Planner will work closely with infrastructure supply chain & procurement, network engineering, and technical program managers to plan and deliver customer capacity to the local data center installation & deployment technicians to facilitate smooth capacity execution.The ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables them to understand the complexities of the sophisticated network architecture of Amazon data centers. To be a qualified candidate, you must be highly autonomous, very detail-oriented, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and have experience in managing network deployment projects. They will be competent in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure, and fiber solutions.This position will provide the individual with high levels of autonomous work with minimal supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. The desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success.Key job responsibilitiesEnsure adherence to timelines.Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement.Work closely with our Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers, and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.Knowledge of network cabling and optic types.Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.Familiarity with common networking terms.Excellent judgement and analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.Coordination of design, project timeline/schedule, and construction milestones.Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management. Must be well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS5+ years data center networking experience working with optics and bulk fiber.3+ years experience working with large scaling infrastructure deployments.3+ years experience working with 3rd party vendors on large projects
