Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

Amazon is seeking a self-starter to join the AWS Energy team in pioneering the future for data center utility power by developing and executing the strategy by which AWS delivers energy projects and partners with electric utilities and energy companies across the Americas. This individual will define the end to end (generation transmission distribution backup power) power strategy for scaling and operating AWS diverse low-cost energy this role you will manage multiple large scale and technically complex power infrastructure projects across multiple geographies by facilitating close collaboration between both internal and external stakeholders. Within the overarching strategy this individual must be resilient in exploring and discovering new supply opportunities (that delivery both near term capacity with an accelerated path to net-zero carbon supply) ultimately converting them into tactically sound and executable energy projects while working to reduce energy capital and operating expenses. Internally responsibilities outside of implementing the defined strategy include reporting status risks mitigations and successes to C level and VP level leadership as well as influencing multiple cross-functional partner teams in the overall data center capacity delivery business process. Externally this role takes ownership of managing utility interactions coordinating efforts between real estate engineering and planning teams in site evaluation project engineering scheduling and budgeting including influencing and contracting with the utility EPC and/or Owners Engineer to meet AWS needs. The individual will work in an integrated team to implement a strategy that meets and exceeds AWS energy program requirements while delivering projects on time with tangible reliability and cost-saving results.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong energy background and a proven track record of developing and delivering on innovative energy projects. Experience working with regulated electric utilities to develop contract and deliver medium and high voltage power infrastructure including related tariffs and supply agreements is a this role you will negotiate and execute power supply contracts across AWS regions and create innovative supply structures that integrate our renewable energy portfolio and Support the growth of clean energy via utility partnerships. 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.

The candidate must have experience in reliably driving initiatives to completion in high speed constrained and ambiguous environments with practice in escalating and reporting to many organization leaders and teams across multiple levels. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships and managing the day-to-day interactions with these partners you will be responsible for ensuring energy requirements needed to support AWSs global infrastructure expansion are met.

Key job responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive utilities strategy for AWS data centers for AMER regions.
Manage multiple Utilities EPC and Owners Engineers to deliver MV and HV power infrastructure including negotiations and contracting.
Develop and execute energy strategies that leverage capital projects (utility grid connections high voltage substations energy storage etc) to reduce long term energy costs. Manage capital budgets for electrical infrastructure and energy projects.
Work collaboratively with Amazon CFE/RE team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid (through utilities) reduce cost minimize risk and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon
Manage a portfolio of complex energy projects
Collaborate with internal teams and regulated utilities on the implementation and management of energy projects to meet the business timelines.
Identify and develop innovative cost savings projects (capital and operational) 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.
Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives.

A day in the life
Think like a CEO of Generation transmission distribution and backup power companies. We are the ones who are developing the vision strategy and execution plan of what the future looks like and helping every one in the energy value chain to do things differently.

About the team
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.

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- Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) required in Engineering/Business or other technical field
- 3 years working in utility/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role
- 3 years of power transaction or contracting experience in US West performing financial models and analysis on rates and energy cost negotiation interconnection agreements and related contracts with utilities and contractors
- 2 years managing multiple million dollar power infrastructure contracts with external stakeholders to drive projects to completion

- Masters Degree (MBA) preferred
- The ability to 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
- Experience with IT infrastructure data centers and cloud services

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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 - 92400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually