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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.
The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people in all levels, sponsoring projects and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
- Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
- Develop and drive career planning for data center teams
- Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts
- Lead performance management activities for team members
- Manage and deliver mid-size projects
- Ensure effective and efficient management of day-to-day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics
- Learn and become subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations
- Monitor and drive all operational KPIs and metrics to ensure IT capacity availability
- Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation
- Manage Large Scale Events (outages) and act as the call leader
- Manage and improve workflows and throughput for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs
- Maintain on-call schedule coordination and attendance
- Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our Customer Experience
A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.
The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people in all levels, sponsoring projects and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.
About the team
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.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
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.
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 and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- 2+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
- Experience in technical writing in a relevant field
- Certification in an applicable field like A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA, LPIC, Linux+, AWS certification, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- Experience with system management tools and client/server environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Covington - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
USA, GA, LITHIA SPRINGS - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.
The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people in all levels, sponsoring projects and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
- Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
- Develop and drive career planning for data center teams
- Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts
- Lead performance management activities for team members
- Manage and deliver mid-size projects
- Ensure effective and efficient management of day-to-day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics
- Learn and become subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations
- Monitor and drive all operational KPIs and metrics to ensure IT capacity availability
- Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation
- Manage Large Scale Events (outages) and act as the call leader
- Manage and improve workflows and throughput for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs
- Maintain on-call schedule coordination and attendance
- Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our Customer Experience
A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.
The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people in all levels, sponsoring projects and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.
About the team
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.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
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.
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 and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- 2+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
- Experience in technical writing in a relevant field
- Certification in an applicable field like A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA, LPIC, Linux+, AWS certification, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- Experience with system management tools and client/server environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Covington - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
USA, GA, LITHIA SPRINGS - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Operations Manager
Document your specialized technical credentials early
PERM audits often target data roles because employers must prove the position genuinely requires your specific background. Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications in data platforms or SQL, and performance reviews before your employer starts the labor certification process.
Verify the job description matches PERM requirements
The minimum requirements listed in your PERM application must reflect what the employer actually needs, not an inflated wish list. Overstated degree or experience requirements are a common audit trigger that can add months to your green card timeline.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have sponsored data operations roles before. Employers already familiar with PERM for data management positions move faster and make fewer procedural errors during your case.
Search Data Operations Manager roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have completed EB-2 or EB-3 filings for data roles rather than spending time on companies with no sponsorship track record.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
If your role requires an advanced degree or your employer is willing to argue specialized expertise, EB-2 can reduce your wait time significantly depending on your country of birth. Confirm the intended classification with your employer before the I-140 is filed.
Request a PERM timeline from your employer before signing
PERM labor certification can take six to twelve months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Knowing whether your employer will pay for premium processing on the I-140 and where you are in that sequence helps you plan status transitions accurately.
Green Card Data Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Operations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. If the position requires a master's degree or the employer can document that you bring specialized expertise beyond a standard bachelor's, EB-2 is available. Roles that require only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's attorney will define the classification in the PERM labor certification, and that choice directly affects your priority date and wait time.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed in three-year increments with an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a permanent immigration pathway with no lottery and no renewal cycle once you become a lawful permanent resident. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS adjudicates your I-140, making green card sponsorship a longer but more stable commitment for both you and your employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Data Operations Manager?
Your employer must run a DOL-compliant recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, internal notices, and in some cases newspaper advertisements, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. For data operations positions, DOL sometimes audits applications because the technical requirements can appear tailored to a specific candidate. A clean audit response requires precise documentation of the job duties and minimum qualifications from the start.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Data Operations Manager roles?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It indexes employers with documented green card sponsorship history so you can filter for companies that have completed PERM filings for data management and operations roles, rather than relying on job descriptions that mention sponsorship without any filing history to back it up.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your place in the queue. For Data Operations Manager roles, the O*NET occupational code matters here: your new position must fall within a comparable SOC category. Changing employers before that 180-day window restarts the process entirely.