Senior Lead, Partnerships, Worldwide Sustainability

Join us at the forefront of Amazons sustainability initiatives to work on advancing Amazons environmental and social worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people.

The Sustainability organization utilizes Amazons scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company and planet. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers businesses and the world to become more sustainable.

The Industry Relations team is seeking a Senior Lead Partnerships to shape sustainability partnerships and communications with academics universities and research institutions. The role will serve as the partnership lead for priority research centers working across Amazon and external institutions to ensure positive and effective partnerships. This role will be part of a team of external third-party relationship managers including academics analysts and NGOs. This lead will partner with the Sustainability Science and Innovation team to execute the Academic Research Program which was created to accelerate Amazons progress toward The Climate Pledge and increase Amazons scientific credibility through strategic
research and engagements. This lead will also work with Communications and Public Policy teams to share partnership wins and research breakthroughs with external audiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing academic partnerships at a corporation or corporate partnerships at an academic institution stakeholder management across diverse teams and/or sustainability program or project management.

The role requires attention to detail a collaborative working style and ability to navigate complex organizational structures both within Amazon and at external institutions. The ideal candidate gets energy from connecting with people is motivated to develop long-term positive relationships at all levels and is easily able to uncover opportunities for collaboration.

Key job responsibilities
- Influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate delivery of Amazons 2040 net-zero carbon commitment
- Lead relationships with priority research centers to ensure positive and effective partnerships
- Proactively look to increase external engagements beyond research including advisory publications and speaking engagements
- Partner with marketing and communications teams to externalize partnership wins through impactful storytelling
- Partner with Public Policy to share research breakthroughs and resources with external audiences
- Evaluate risks and secure necessary internal approvals for partnerships and research collaborations
- Ensure visibility and progress of ongoing work is reported and communicated across teams


- Bachelors degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
- 8 years of experience developing and driving the strategy and execution of partnership or sustainability programs
- 5 years of experience owning academic partnerships at a corporation or corporate partnerships at an academic institution
- Proven track record leading global partnerships with high levels of complexity
- Experience delivering clear and concise communications and engagement plans from concept to completion

- Sustainability climate environmental and/or social responsibility expertise
- Communications or marketing expertise
- Familiarity with academic research processes and timelines
- Experience working with and influencing scientists and engineers across matrixed organizations
- Outstanding judgment and exceptional social skills to build and maintain relationships across diverse audiences
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage ambiguity work autonomously and multi-task in an agile environment

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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 WA Seattle - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually