Senior Development Manager , North America Real Estate

Amazon operates a world-class network of large technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development acquisition and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network.
The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team serving as a primary facilitator of Amazons long-term industrial real estate strategy. This individual must be comfortable operating as both a strategic partner and tactical executor responsible for leading cross-functional teams to proactively identify develop and deliver facilities that anticipate Amazons future operational needs throughout North America. This role requires end-to-end ownership from early site control and entitlements through construction delivery focusing on creating optionality operational resilience and strategic value in Amazons fulfillment network.


Key job responsibilities
Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs creating competitive advantages in site selection development timing and cost-to-deliver across North America
Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements design development construction management and operational handover for large complex industrial developments
Develop and execute comprehensive financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses investment evaluation budget management and risk mitigation to optimize economic returns while preserving operational readiness
Create and implement innovative processes tools and metrics systems to ensure predictable efficient project delivery that balances speed flexibility cost-effectiveness and operational excellence
Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross-functional teams (Operations Building Design Pre-Construction WHS Construction Management Finance Legal Asset Management Economic Development and Public Relations) and external stakeholders including developers municipalities landowners consultants and community leaders
Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals for strategic development projects
Lead data-informed decision making considering portfolio-wide impacts network optimization and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships


A day in the life
Our North American Operations Real Estate Team secures real estate for Amazon operations across the this role youll directly influence current business requirements while helping shape and forecast future capacity needs that arent yet published. Youll be at the forefront of Amazons expansion strategy working to anticipate where and how our network will evolve.

About the team
Amazon operates a world-class network of large technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development acquisition and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network.
The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team serving as a primary facilitator of Amazons long-term industrial real estate strategy.

- Experience in project management real estate development architecture/design
- 3 years of business or financial analysis experience
- 8 years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with end-to-end project lifecycle management
- 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in complex development environments
- 6 years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development investment or project management roles
- Bachelors Degree in Real Estate Business Administration Finance Engineering Architecture Planning or similar field

- Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment
- 10 years of working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies experience
- Experience delivering results setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business
- Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment
- Masters degree in business real estate finance engineering construction management or urban planning
- Professional certification in commercial real estate (e.g. CCIM NAIOP Development/Finance Certificate or RPA) demonstrating expertise in real estate finance investment analysis and the end-to-end development process.

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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 NY New York - 157200.00 - 212600.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 128600.00 - 174000.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 142900.00 - 193300.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 142900.00 - 193300.00 USD annually