Sr. Security Program Manager, U.S. Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security Program Manager

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