Senior Manager, Development , Global Realty, NA RE

Amazon•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Amazon operates a world-class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development, acquisition, and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network. The Senior Manager, Real Estate Development will serve as a critical leader within the NA Ops Real Estate Team, responsible for driving Amazon's long-term industrial real estate strategy across multiple markets and development initiatives. This senior leadership role requires an individual who can operate as both a strategic architect and organizational leader, directing a team of senior development managers while maintaining oversight of complex, multi-billion-dollar development portfolios. The role demands exceptional leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams in proactively identifying, developing, and delivering facilities that anticipate Amazon's future operational needs throughout North America. This position encompasses end-to-end portfolio ownership from early market analysis and team development through strategic execution and operational delivery, focusing on building organizational capability, operational resilience, and strategic value across Amazon's fulfillment network.

Requirements

7+ years of managing and developing high performance teams experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or another related field
10+ years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-project portfolios
5+ years of experience with enterprise-level financial analysis, portfolio budget management, and strategic investment evaluation
8+ years experience implementing organizational process improvements and developing scalable approaches across real estate development, investment, or project management organizations
7+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate development, investment, or strategic asset management with demonstrated P&L responsibility

Nice To Haves

Experience leading organizations responsible for large, complex development portfolios from strategic planning through construction delivery with demonstrated financial stewardship of $500MM+ in development value
Proven experience building and maintaining senior-level relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and municipal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions for strategic market development
Experience leading organizational transformation and capability building in fast-paced, high-growth environments with demonstrated success in team development and succession planning
Master's degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering, construction management, or urban planning
Professional certification in commercial real estate (e.g., CCIM, NAIOP Development/Finance Certificate, or RPA) demonstrating expertise in real estate finance, investment analysis, and enterprise-level development processes
Experience building and managing networks of institutional investors, major developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and legal professionals for strategic development portfolios valued at $250MM and greater
Experience with market-level strategic planning, land acquisition programs, development financing structures, and construction oversight for industrial facilities exceeding 500,000 square feet
Experience with portfolio-level feasibility analysis, investment modeling, and enterprise strategic planning including market expansion and competitive positioning strategies

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of senior development managers, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management while building organizational capability
Drive enterprise-level strategic development initiatives spanning multiple markets and years ahead of identified capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in market positioning, development timing, and cost-to-deliver
Oversee portfolio management encompassing site evaluation, acquisition, entitlements, design development, etc. large, complex industrial developments valued at $100MM+ per project
Establish and execute enterprise financial stewardship frameworks including portfolio-level feasibility analyses, investment evaluation methodologies, budget oversight, and risk mitigation strategies to optimize economic returns
Design and implement scalable processes, tools, and systems that enable predictable, efficient project delivery across your team's portfolio, balancing speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with senior-level internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders including major developers, government officials, landowners, and industry leaders
Lead complex multi-jurisdictional entitlements and permitting strategies, directing relationships with government officials and regulatory bodies while ensuring strategic approvals for critical development projects across your portfolio
Drive data-informed strategic decision making that considers enterprise-wide impacts, network optimization, and competitive positioning within key Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and emerging markets