AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global data centre infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centres and the critical infrastructure that ensures our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We're looking for a strong technical leader to manage and grow our Infrastructure Reliability Engineering Organisation (IREO) team across Australia.

As the Engineering Manager, you'll lead a diverse team of talented engineers spread across Melbourne and Sydney, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships both within your team and across the broader AWS organisation, working closely with peer managers in Europe and the USA.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong technical leadership experience in infrastructure or software engineering
• Excellent people management skills with proven ability to build and lead high-performing distributed teams
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to build trust across organizational boundaries
• Track record of driving operational excellence and process improvement
• Flexibility to work across different time zones to collaborate with global teams
• Experience in fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives and bold ideas
• Strong decision-making capabilities and ability to influence without direct authority

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AWS infrastructure while leading a talented team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll have the flexibility to work across time zones and the autonomy to drive meaningful change within the organization.


Key job responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers, promoting career development and technical growth while ensuring operational excellence.
• Build trust and maintain strong relationships across multiple sites, creating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Drive an ownership culture and empower team members to take initiative and responsibility for their projects.
• Manage team workload and priorities across different time zones, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with global stakeholders
• Oversee the delivery of critical infrastructure support services, ensuring high standards of quality and meeting service level agreements
• Partner with peer managers and leadership teams globally to align on strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement processes that enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion and drive technical excellence while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability)


About the team
At AWS Infrastructure Reliability Engineering Organization (IREO), we're the team behind the scenes keeping AWS's vast infrastructure running smoothly. Think of us as the guardians of the cloud's foundation - we're the ones who ensure that when millions of customers hit 'deploy' or 'launch,' everything just works.

Our team is a unique blend of problem solvers, systems thinkers, and infrastructure enthusiasts. We don't just maintain systems; we innovate, automate, and continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in infrastructure reliability. Whether we're developing new automation tools, responding to complex technical challenges, or optimising our global systems, we're always thinking several steps ahead.

About the team
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.

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.

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Inclusive Team Culture
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