Sr. Security Program Manager, U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security Program Manager
Amazon.comAbout the role
The US ADC Senior Security Program Manager leads the physical security design, installation, and sustainment program across multiple Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) data center clusters. This role sets program strategy for security capital projects and system sustainment, directly manages a team of Security Program Managers (SPMs) who execute at the cluster level, and ensures physical security infrastructure meets government accreditation requirements while keeping pace with rapid data center growth.
You will own the end-to-end physical security program — defining standards, managing a multi-million dollar portfolio of capital and sustainment projects, and driving consistency across clusters. You will hire, develop, and lead a team of SPMs, setting clear goals, providing regular coaching and feedback, and managing performance to build a high-performing team. You will resolve complex problems that span multiple sites, stakeholders, and compliance regimes. You will advise senior leadership on security infrastructure investment, risk posture, and long-term design strategy. You will foster a culture of operational excellence within your team, identifying talent gaps, driving professional development, and building succession plans. You will engage directly with government customers on physical security approvals and accreditation matters at the program level.
As a people manager, you will be responsible for workforce planning, talent acquisition, team engagement, and creating an inclusive environment where SPMs can grow their careers and deliver impact at scale.
Key job responsibilities
Define and execute the physical security design and sustainment strategy across all assigned ADC clusters Own the development of standard work and repeatable processes documented workflows, templates, and proven methods that enable consistent execution across clusters regardless of who performs the work
Establish program-level standards for security system design, installation quality, vendor performance, and lifecycle management
Translate organizational security objectives and government requirements into actionable program roadmaps
Identify long-term risks and opportunities in the physical security infrastructure portfolio; propose solutions that balance compliance, cost, and operational impact
Serve as the single-threaded leader for physical security capital and sustainment programs within the assigned region
People Leadership & Development
Lead, develop, and manage Security Program Managers and Contracted Security Project Managers across multiple clusters
Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Build a high-performing team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development
Develop succession plans and ensure knowledge continuity across the program
Foster a culture of technical rigor, continuous improvement, and customer obsession within the SPM team
Physical Security Design & Standards
Own the physical security design standards for new data center construction, expansions, and retrofit projects
Ensure Basis of Design products comply with ICD 705, NIST, UL 2050, and applicable contract security specifications
Develop and approve Basis of Design products that establish security requirements and inform site-level design packages produced by SPMs
Drive convergence of physical and electronic security systems into integrated, scalable solutions
Partner with Data Center Engineering and Construction to influence facility design early in the project lifecycle
Financial & Portfolio Management
Own the security program budget across capital projects, preventative maintenance, and break/fix sustainment contracts
Develop and deliver accurate financial forecasts aligned to organizational planning cycles
Track portfolio-level spend-to-plan variance, identify risks early, and recommend corrective actions
Partner with Finance and Procurement on contract strategy, vendor negotiations, and budget reviews
Ensure SPMs effectively manage project-level budgets, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation
Vendor & Contract Strategy
Define vendor performance standards and contract requirements for security system installation and sustainment
Oversee vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and contract execution at the program level
Monitor portfolio-wide vendor performance against SLAs; drive accountability and escalate systemic issues
Manage preventative maintenance and break/fix contract strategy to maximize system uptime and compliance
Partner with Procurement on new contract vehicles, renewals, amendments, and multi-year sustainment agreements
Government Customer &a
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