Key job responsibilities
Project Ownership & Development Execution
Own and manage colocation and leased data center development projects, from post-lease execution through facility turnover and commissioning.
Manage a portfolio of concurrent, high-complexity development projects across a broad geographic area, ensuring consistent execution and on-time delivery at scale.
Drive developer/vendor accountability to AWS standards, specifications, and delivery timelines within the assigned portfolio.
Leverage deep knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure to evaluate facility designs, identify risks, and ensure deliverables meet AWS’s technical requirements.
Repeatable Delivery Process Development
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop, document, and implement a repeatable, scalable delivery process for colocation and lease development projects.
Codify best practices, playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures that enable consistent, high-quality delivery across the Development Management team.
Identify process gaps and inefficiencies through lessons learned on and translate them into standardized improvements for the broader team.
Drive adoption of standardized workflows, reporting frameworks, and delivery milestones across all Development Managers and partner teams.
Change Management
Develop and implement standardized change management protocols across the portfolio to minimize disruption and maintain delivery commitments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with internal teams across legal, finance, construction, and operations to align development execution with AWS’s long-term growth objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with colocation providers, developers, and other third party partners to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
About the team
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience directly related to the design or construction of large data center facilities, either colocation or client owned/operated
15+ years of Real Estate Development, Construction, Engineering, or Data Center Management experience
Experience understanding electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, or air handling units
Experience managing the concurrent delivery of multiple data center projects across diverse markets and regions
Experience codifying best practices into playbooks, SOPs, and standardized delivery frameworks
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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, TX, Austin - 192,200.00 - 260,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 192,200.00 - 260,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 192,200.00 - 260,000.00 USD annually
