Sr. Sustainability Strategy Manager, Studios Strategy and Operations

Amazon • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Sr. Sustainability Strategy Manager to lead
long-term sustainability planning and investment strategy while delivering
operational excellence across our global production footprint.

This role sits on Amazon's Studio Strategy and Operations team, which drives the
long-term operational strategy of the Studio. We identify opportunities to
deliver the creative scope and vision of our slate with increasing efficiency.
We also manage key operational programs for the studio (including
sustainability).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in program management, strategy, or related fields within media, entertainment, tech, or sustainability fields
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change
• Experience with data analysis tools and creating executive-level presentations
• Knowledge of carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, and sustainability metrics

Nice To Haves

• Experience in film, television, or entertainment production environments
• Knowledge of sustainable production practices, green building standards (LEED, BREEAM), and net zero carbon strategies
• Familiarity with renewable energy systems, battery technology, electric vehicle infrastructure, and low-carbon materials
• Experience with pilot programs, technology trials, and scaling innovation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Sustainability R&D Fund Management
• Manage the Sustainability R&D fund, determining spend allocation by technology type, production, and region
• Identify and evaluate nascent sustainable technologies for testing on productions globally
• Engage with promising vendors and manage successful deployment of innovative solutions
• Conduct comprehensive data analyses and cost-benefit assessments of trials to determine long-term viability and ROI
• Build business cases for scaling sustainable technology solutions across the production portfolio
• Strategic Investment & Scaling
• Develop and execute a sustainability investment strategy aligned with Amazon's Climate Pledge commitments
• Think strategically about scaling sustainability solutions globally, from pilot to enterprise deployment
• Evaluate and recommend small and large-scale technology investments (e.g., batteries, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems) for production use
• Drive adoption of sustainable solutions in a cost-effective manner compared to standard rental and procurement models
• Partner with procurement and finance teams to optimize total cost of ownership for sustainable alternatives
• Facilities & Infrastructure Leadership
• Oversee sustainability strategy and implementation at owned and leased production stages globally
• Collaborate with design, construction, and project management teams to implement electrification of systems, EV deployment, and low-carbon material specifications
• Drive innovation in self-sustaining power solutions and renewable energy integration
• Establish sustainability standards and best practices for future studio developments
• Industry Leadership & Innovation
• Partner with creative, production, finance, and operations teams to integrate sustainability into existing workflows
• Influence senior leadership through data-driven insights and compelling business cases
• Partner with Amazon’s Climate Pledge fund to source emerging tech relevant to studios.
• Identify emerging trends and technologies that could transform studio sustainability

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level