Sr Manager Sustainable Materials Digital Innovation WW Sustainability
Sr Manager Sustainable Materials Digital Innovation WW Sustainability
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Join the Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization where we capitalize on our size scale and inventive culture to build a more resilient and sustainable company. WWS manages our social and environmental impacts globally driving solutions that enable our customers businesses and the world around us to become more sustainable.
Sustainability Science and Innovation is a multidisciplinary team within the WW Sustainability organization that combines science analytics economics statistics machine learning product development and engineering expertise to identify evaluate and/or develop new science technologies and innovations that aim to address longterm sustainability challenges.
We are seeking an exceptional scientific leader to join Amazons Sustainability Science and Innovation team as the Head of Sustainable Materials Science & Digital Innovation. This role will tackle complex sustainability challenges in critical industrial sectors through sciencedriven innovation and strategic partnerships. Leading a team of research scientists and engineers you will drive breakthrough solutions in materials and energy sciences that can scale across Amazon and beyond.
As the leader of our Sustainability Materials Innovation Lab you will shape the scientific foundation for nextgeneration sustainable technologies. Your work will focus on developing earlystage costeffective solutions across major industrial sectors that are fundamental to Amazons operations but present significant technical and economic challenges. You will be responsible for setting and executing the vision for a laboratory facility that leverages data science and AI to accelerate innovation. You will also collaborate closely with partner labs across our Sustainability Innovation Lab Network.
This role requires deep scientific expertise combined with strategic vision to navigate complex tradeoffs between shortterm gains and longterm impact. You will work closely with partner teams across Amazon to translate scientific innovation into practical solutions while building and managing strategic partnerships with universities industry scientists and government laboratories. Your teams work will be instrumental in developing disruptive concepts and mechanisms that can drive significant environmental impact through science and innovation.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of scientists and engineers
Drive innovation in key focus areas including packaging materials (paper and plastics) building materials (concrete and steel) and alternative fuels (renewable diesel sustainable aviation fuels hydrogen)
Lead research and development of crosscutting technologies for industrial decarbonization including building the data foundation and analytics for new AI models.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships with universities industry scientists and government labs
Write and manage research proposals with external partners
Launch and execute multiyear projects in collaboration with internal and external partners
Work crossfunctionally across different business units and stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on materials and energy innovation projects
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance:
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
PhD in Science Engineering or related field
10 years of postPhD experience in materials science engineering or related fields
Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams
Track record of successful research proposal writing
Experience managing laboratory operations and research facilities
Strong project management communication and skills
Experience working in fastpaced ambiguous environments
Experience in sustainabilityfocused research and development
Track record of developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with academic institutions industry and government agencies
Experience in industrial decarbonization technologies
Knowledge of AI/ML applications in materials and energy research
Strong publication record and intellectual property development experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $187500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $324100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Sustainability Science and Innovation is a multidisciplinary team within the WW Sustainability organization that combines science analytics economics statistics machine learning product development and engineering expertise to identify evaluate and/or develop new science technologies and innovations that aim to address longterm sustainability challenges.
We are seeking an exceptional scientific leader to join Amazons Sustainability Science and Innovation team as the Head of Sustainable Materials Science & Digital Innovation. This role will tackle complex sustainability challenges in critical industrial sectors through sciencedriven innovation and strategic partnerships. Leading a team of research scientists and engineers you will drive breakthrough solutions in materials and energy sciences that can scale across Amazon and beyond.
As the leader of our Sustainability Materials Innovation Lab you will shape the scientific foundation for nextgeneration sustainable technologies. Your work will focus on developing earlystage costeffective solutions across major industrial sectors that are fundamental to Amazons operations but present significant technical and economic challenges. You will be responsible for setting and executing the vision for a laboratory facility that leverages data science and AI to accelerate innovation. You will also collaborate closely with partner labs across our Sustainability Innovation Lab Network.
This role requires deep scientific expertise combined with strategic vision to navigate complex tradeoffs between shortterm gains and longterm impact. You will work closely with partner teams across Amazon to translate scientific innovation into practical solutions while building and managing strategic partnerships with universities industry scientists and government laboratories. Your teams work will be instrumental in developing disruptive concepts and mechanisms that can drive significant environmental impact through science and innovation.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of scientists and engineers
Drive innovation in key focus areas including packaging materials (paper and plastics) building materials (concrete and steel) and alternative fuels (renewable diesel sustainable aviation fuels hydrogen)
Lead research and development of crosscutting technologies for industrial decarbonization including building the data foundation and analytics for new AI models.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships with universities industry scientists and government labs
Write and manage research proposals with external partners
Launch and execute multiyear projects in collaboration with internal and external partners
Work crossfunctionally across different business units and stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on materials and energy innovation projects
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance:
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
PhD in Science Engineering or related field
10 years of postPhD experience in materials science engineering or related fields
Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams
Track record of successful research proposal writing
Experience managing laboratory operations and research facilities
Strong project management communication and skills
Experience working in fastpaced ambiguous environments
Experience in sustainabilityfocused research and development
Track record of developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with academic institutions industry and government agencies
Experience in industrial decarbonization technologies
Knowledge of AI/ML applications in materials and energy research
Strong publication record and intellectual property development experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $187500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $324100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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