Colocation Development Mgr, Data Center Supply Solutions

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive evolving and growing business unit within which provides cloud services. Since early 2006 AWS has provided a highly reliable scalable lowcost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world.

Do you have the colocation data center and business background negotiation skills colocation sales or sales engineering experience financial expertise legal comprehension and technical understanding necessary to grow Amazons technology platform The AWS Data Center Supply Solutions Team is looking for a talented Colocation Development Mgr based in Austin Tx. 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 multimilliondollar real estate and infrastructure transactions from inception to constructionready. 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.

Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead and direct colocation development transactions from beginning to end including complex site selection financial analysis contract negotiations due diligence and site development.

Formulating and presenting longterm 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 contract negotiation process to deliver all aspects of a project to include building data center specific power and all other site requirements.

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 DCSS team in driving our ability to innovate and to produce results.

Able to travel roughly 25% of the time

About the team
Why AWS
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Diverse Experiences
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3 years of developing negotiating and executing business agreements experience
3 years of professional or military experience
Bachelors degree
2 years of professional experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying negotiating and executing complex legal agreements
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedule

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177800/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.