DCEO Cluster Manager, AWS DC Ops

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February 20, 2026
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Job Description

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Operations and lead one of the most critical parts of the global cloud ecosystem. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing multiple data centers and ensuring 100% uptime across the cluster.

🚀 Role Overview

As a Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Cluster Manager, you will lead facility managers, area managers, engineers, and technicians while overseeing mechanical and electrical infrastructure across multiple sites in the Canton (JAN) region. You will be accountable for operational excellence, safety, reliability, and cost management at scale.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and develop high-performing operations teams
• Manage multiple data center facilities and vendors
• Maintain 100% service uptime across the cluster
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls systems (MEP)
• Drive energy efficiency and capacity planning initiatives
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets and forecasting
• Coordinate with global AWS teams and leadership
• Own incident management, root cause analysis, and reporting
• Implement process improvements and operational standards
• Support construction, expansion, and staffing strategy

🧠 Basic Qualifications

✅ Bachelor’s in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or related field
✅ 2+ years management experience
✅ 4+ years contractor/vendor management in construction or facilities
✅ Strong knowledge of mission-critical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC, etc.)
✅ Experience building and leading technical teams

Preferred:
✔ Building codes (NFPA, NEC, OSHA, Life Safety)
✔ Large-scale operations or compute environments
✔ Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen methodologies
✔ Mission-critical operations ownership

💰 Compensation

💵 $137,900 – $229,100 per year
🎁 Sign-on bonus + RSUs
🏥 Comprehensive health benefits
📈 401(k) matching
🌴 Paid time off & parental leave
📚 Leadership development & mentorship

📍 Location: Canton, Mississippi, USA

🌍 Why This Role is Special

This is one of the most senior operational leadership roles in the cluster, offering:
⭐ High visibility with global AWS leadership
⭐ Large-scale impact across multiple data centers
⭐ Significant career growth into Director / Regional leadership roles

If you want help with:
✅ AWS leadership resume
✅ Interview preparation (Amazon Leadership Principles)
✅ Career roadmap into Data Center leadership