Senior Development Manager, Global Realty, NA RE

Amazon • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon operates a world-class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development, acquisition, and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network. The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team, serving as a primary facilitator of Amazon's long-term industrial real estate strategy. This individual must be comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and tactical executor, responsible for leading cross-functional teams to proactively identify, develop, and deliver facilities that anticipate Amazon's future operational needs throughout North America. This role requires end-to-end ownership from early site control and entitlements through construction delivery, focusing on creating optionality, operational resilience, and strategic value in Amazon's fulfillment network.

Requirements

• 5+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field
• 8+ years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with end-to-end project lifecycle management
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis, budget management, or investment evaluation

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large, complex development projects from site acquisition through construction delivery with demonstrated financial stewardship
• 6-10 + years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development, investment, or project management roles

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, development timing, and cost-to-deliver across North America
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction management, and operational handover for large, complex industrial developments
• Develop and execute comprehensive financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses, investment evaluation, budget management, and risk mitigation to optimize economic returns while preserving operational readiness
• Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics systems to ensure predictable, efficient project delivery that balances speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence
• Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross-functional teams (Operations, Building Design, Pre-Construction, WHS, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, and Public Relations) and external stakeholders including developers, municipalities, landowners, consultants, and community leaders
• Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals for strategic development projects
• Lead data-informed decision making that considers portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
• Foster innovation in facility design and functionality while ensuring alignment with Amazon's operational requirements and leadership principles
• Manage strategic site control options and development agreements that create flexibility and optionality for Amazon's evolving network needs
• Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior