Water Strategy Manager, AWS AMER Water Team East Region

Do you have the passion to work in the AWS Water industry with a focus on water stewardship and sustainability efforts Do you have the industry background technical depth and business development skills needed to help further establish AWS as the leader in the water industry

Amazon is seeking a self-starter to join the AWS Water team in pioneering the future for data center water supply in how AWS delivers water projects and partners with water utilities/companies across the United this role you will manage multiple large scale and technically complex water infrastructure projects across multiple geographies by facilitating close collaboration between both internal and external stakeholders.

Internally responsibilities include large portfolio project management reporting status risks mitigations and successes to leadership as well as influencing multiple cross-functional partner teams in the overall data center water delivery business process. Externally this role takes ownership of managing utility relationships and contracting with the utility and/or Owners Engineer. The individual will be part of an integrated team to implement a fast scaling portfolio of water infrastructure projects that meets and exceeds AWS water program requirements ultimately delivering projects on time with tangible reliability and cost-saving results.

The ideal candidate will have both a business and a technology background with demonstrated experience working with utilities and earning customer trust.


Key job responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of our water supply and infrastructure strategy for AWS data centers.
- Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic water sourcing opportunities.
- Develop and negotiate terms for water and wastewater supply contracts with public and private utilities.
- Analyze trends and regulations in the water space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit AWS.
- Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives that support growth and development and water sustainability programming.
- Manage water projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met delivering against cost savings goals.
- Be a passionate self-starter.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
- Up to 30% travel requirements for project delivery.


- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- - Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) required - Economics/Planning/Engineering/Business
- - 8 years of project-related experience working with local or state government agencies utilities land entitlement or site development due diligence and permitting entities.
- - 5 years cultivating strong relationships with diverse set of internal and externals stakeholders and ability to communicate key messages to leadership.
- - Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders such as utilities and regional planning agencies

- Advanced degree in Economics Engineering Planning or Business with 5 years in commercial real estate zoning or land entitlement focused on water infrastructure
- Understanding of mechanical cooling systems and data center designs
- Proven ability to evaluate new water markets utility tariffs policies water contracts sourcing opportunities and technologies.
- Experience with water sustainability programs forecasting and alternative supply development for industrial cooling
- 10 years in water infrastructure planning design construction or operations across regions
- Knowledge of east coast water regulations
- Analytical mindset to identify gaps predict performance and provide rapid recommendations
- Proficiency in SQL or data analytics tools

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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 and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at VA Arlington - 92400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually