Real Estate Development Mgr, Data Center Supply Solutions

Amazon•Austin, TX

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving, and growing business unit within Amazon.com which provides cloud services. Since early 2006, AWS has provided a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. Do you have the Real Estate and business background, negotiation skills, real estate development experience, financial expertise, legal comprehension and technical understanding necessary to grow Amazon’s technology platform? The AWS Global Real Estate Team is looking for a talented Real Estate Development Mgr based in Umatilla, OR. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and execute supply solution strategies to expand our Data Center portfolio and related infrastructure. You will help develop where we go, negotiate the business contracts and deliver the infrastructure needed to provide best in market Data Center projects. The ideal candidate will possess a real estate development, business, financial, strategic and technical background that enables them to drive engagement and develop strategic alternatives from inception to conclusion. You should have a demonstrated ability to lead and direct multi-million-dollar real estate and infrastructure transactions from inception to construction-ready. You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically about business, markets, and technical challenges with the skill to manage complex transactions and to build and convey compelling value strategy plans. About the team Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. Amazon 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
5+ years experience developing, negotiating and executing business agreements
Bachelor's degree
Experience in negotiating complex agreements with an understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
Experience interpreting technical or engineering data and making business recommendations

Responsibilities

Lead and direct real estate development transactions from beginning to end including complex site selection, financial analysis, contract negotiations, zoning and entitlements, and site development.
Formulating and presenting long-term development strategies for specific markets to senior management.
Execute on the strategic plan while interacting with internal stakeholders (e.g. product teams, energy, fiber, design, construction, legal, tax, etc.).
Understanding the technical requirements of our design engineering teams and developing solutions that meet the design and business objectives.
Involvement in the full construction process to deliver all aspects of a project to include building, data center specific power, and all other site utilities.
Preparation and presentation of transaction summaries to the senior management team regarding progress, financial approvals and overall deal costs / benefits.
Support multiple complex contract negotiations simultaneously.
Serve as a key member of the Real Estate team in driving our ability to innovate and to produce results.
Able to travel roughly 25% of the time