Manager, Energy AMER Central, AWS Energy Infrastructure

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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 is looking for a results-oriented individual to lead Energy Strategy for fully integrated utilities within the AMER Central this role you will lead a team of professionals responsible for delivering gigawatts of large scale power infrastructure in partnership with electric utilities regulators and energy companies across multiple AWS regions. The candidate will grow and manage a diverse team actively delivering dozens of high voltage transmission and substation builds across these different geographies. They will evaluate opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership by managing energy capital and operating expenses. The candidate will originate and execute scalable strategies mechanisms and programs to achieve these outcomes working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will manage utility interactions work with internal and external engineering real estate and planning teams to evaluate data center sites and develop the electric infrastructure strategy to serve those sites and lead the execution of these power infrastructure strategies including but not limited to project managing the utility EPC and/or Owners Engineer to meet AWS needs. The candidate will lead an integrated team to implement energy program requirements and deliver tangible reliability and cost saving results.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong energy background a proven track record of delivering innovative energy projects and experience managing high-impact fast-pace teams. The candidate will have experience working with regulated electric utilities to develop negotiation contract and deliver medium and high voltage power infrastructure and related tariffs and agreements. The right candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the business operations and technical challenges with the skill-set to drive tactical execution of project schedules contracts initiatives and team goals. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships and managing the day-to-day interactions with these partners you and your team will be responsible for ensuring energy requirements needed to support AWSs regional infrastructure expansion are met.

Key job responsibilities
Manage diverse team owning the end-to-end scope for delivering and managing power capacity to AWS data centers.
Manage electricity utilities EPCs and Owners Engineers to deliver MV and HV power infrastructure on time on budget and to specifications.
Develop and execute energy strategies that leverage capital projects (utility grid connections high voltage substations energy storage etc) to accelerate delivery of power capacity and optimize total cost of ownership.
Manage capital budgets for electrical infrastructure and energy projects.
Collaborate with the internal teams and regulated utilities on the implementation and management of energy projects in a timely and accurate fashion.
Work with utility regulators to develop strategies policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS goals.
Identify and develop innovative cost savings projects and initiatives related to energy infrastructure and supply.
Responsible for completing due diligence on in-market opportunities and developing those opportunities into cost savings for the business.

A day in the life
An individual in this role will lead team one-on-one regional Monthly Business Reviews partner with key stakeholder to review capacity CAPEX and OPEX planning and other implement mechanisms that drive the regional team forward. They are the face of AWS to the regional electricity grids and external executive teams.
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About the team
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Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics engineering analytics mathematics statistics or a related technical or quantitative field
- Experience in tax finance or a related analytical field or experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models analysis and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g. financial savings operational improvements or customer benefits)
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- 12 years of experience in utility/energy industry in commercial business development financial analysis or infrastructure delivery roles
- 8 years of experience analyzing energy projects and evaluating complex financial structures
- 5 years of experience with HV/MV electric infrastructure projects in planning evaluation or project management capacity
- Experience working with regulated electric utilities on tariff structures rate-making and capital contribution arrangements

- Masters Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent financial/business/commercial experience
- Experience successfully negotiating utility connection agreement energy infrastructure contracts and/or new tariff rates in regulatory environments
- The ability to both directly and as a team manager manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication organization time management and problem solving skills
- Experience planning engineering developing or constructing substations or other 34.5kV or greater energy infrastructure
- Experience working directly with public utility commissions and other energy regulators within the region Experience with IT infrastructure data centers and cloud services
- Strong Bias for Action with an ability to look around corners and deliver results for the business

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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 TX Austin - 173800.00 - 235000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 173800.00 - 235000.00 USD annually