Technical Infrastructure Program Manager- Material Development, GCID-FD

Overview In this role you will drive the material development lifecycle for AWS GCID, coordinating vendor development, field trials, and program tracking to enable rapid, gate-driven deployment of fiber materials. You will work across product development, supply chain, and field engineering to solve deployment challenges of next-gen fabric architectures. You’ll lead cross-functional efforts to align material introductions with regional timelines and contribute to IP considerations, documentation, and scalable processes. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance401(k) matchingpaid time offparantal leaveRSUssign-on payments ResponsibilitiesTrack materials through lifecycle and clear gates on scheduleCoordinate vendor development timelines with R&D partners and document milestonesPlan and manage field trials: test plans, logistics, lab scheduling, and post-test reportsSupport RFQ processes, monitor vendor build progress, initiate initial validationCreate standardized templates, runbooks, rubrics, and maintain document librariesFacilitate cross-functional alignment across procurement, standards, QA, fiber engineering, and deployment teamsFlag novel solutions for IP considerations and support filingsPrepare monthly program updates for senior leadership and coordinate stakeholder communications Key requirements3+ years in technical infrastructure management3+ years in program management, product development, or material/manufacturing engineering3 years managing vendor/supplier relationships in a technical context3 years managing multiple concurrent workstreams through lifecycle gates3+ years overseeing fiber-related programs and long-haul deployment projectsexperience with fiber deployment and qualification processes is implied by dutiesCross-functional collaborationStakeholder communicationAttention to detailFiber optic materials or OSP infrastructureMaterial testing and qualification (environmental cycling, mechanical stress, optical performance)Project portfolio management tools (Asana, Jira)