Operations Manager, Leo Network Operations Center

DescriptionAmazon Leo is establishing a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) to provide proactive monitoring and rapid incident response for Leo's satellite network service. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the U.S.-based NOC team in Redmond, Washington as part of our geographically distributed operations supporting the Leo program.This role will manage a team of approximately 10 Support Engineers and Cloud Support Engineers providing 24/7 coverage, responsible for continuous monitoring of the Leo network service and rapid incident response. You will work closely with the Sr SDM and your counterpart in London to ensure seamless global operations.Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Development:* Lead and develop a team of 10 Support Engineers and Cloud Support Engineers in Redmond, Washington* Manage 24/7 shift operations to provide continuous coverage24/7 Network Operations:Oversee continuous monitoring of Leo network health at spot level (groups of customer terminals) and regional aggregationsEnsure the team performs initial triage, documents incidents, and manage incident response workflows through resolutionCoordinate with subject matter expert for complex issues requiring specialized technical expertiseMaintain communication with stakeholders during active incidents and provide status updatesOperational Excellence:Implement and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incident response, escalation, monitoring, and shift operationsDrive adherence to established runbooks and troubleshooting guidesEnsure proper ticket lifecycle management and documentation standardsConduct shift handoff procedures and knowledge transfer protocolsLead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and identify improvement opportunitiesMonitoring & Detection:Oversee team use of observability tools including Grafana dashboardsMonitor alarm systems for spot-level outages and ensure timely responseReview dashboards for anomalies, trends, and performance degradationCross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with London Operations Manager to ensure seamless 24/7 global coverageCollaborate with Mission Operations, Customer Service Agents (CSAs), and Business Customer Experience (BCX) teamsWork with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and improve observabilityMetrics & Continuous Improvement:* Track and report on key performance indicators including time-to-detection and time-to-resolution* Identify trends in incident types and work with engineering to prevent recurrenceWork Schedule & Travel:This role requires flexibility to support 24/7 operations, including occasional off-hours support during major incidentsPrimary work location: Redmond, WashingtonOccasional travel to London and other operational sites (estimated 10-15%)May require participation in on-call rotation for management escalationsA day in the lifeThe Operations Manager starts each day reviewing overnight incidents and ensuring smooth shift transitions. You'll participate in daily standups with your team, review monitoring dashboards for trends, and coordinate with the London team on handoffs. Throughout the day, you'll provide guidance on active incidents, coach team members on troubleshooting techniques, and work on process improvements. You'll attend business reviews, collaborate with engineering teams on automation opportunities, and ensure your team has the tools and training needed to succeed. When major incidents occur, you'll coordinate response efforts and ensure proper escalation to subject matter experts.About the teamThe Leo Network Operations Center is a new, strategic function within the Leo organization. As part of the U.S. team, you'll help build the operational foundation for Leo's satellite network service from the ground up. You'll work with observability tools, collaborate with expert engineering teams, and operate at unprecedented scale. This is an opportunity to establish best practices, develop a high-performing team, and play a critical role in delivering low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The NOC team works closely with Mission Operations and maintains the health and performance of the Leo network through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent, or experience with networking and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, traceroute, iperf, dig, cURL or related) at an advanced level4+ years of network and operating system support, or 2+ years of relevant technical position experience3+ years of people management experience leading technical teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience in large-scale network operations centers or mission-critical environmentsExperience with observability and monitoring platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, or similar)Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and incident management best practicesExperience with ticketing systems and workflow automationBackground in telecommunications, ISP operations, or satellite communicationsUnderstanding of SLA management and operational metricsAmazon 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.USA, WA, Redmond - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually