Site Risk & Due Diligence Manager, Risk and Resiliency

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Play a leading role in datacenter site selection and technical due diligence at Amazon. You will lead technical site due diligence projects, partnering with stakeholders across the AWS infrastructure organization, to shape the future of AWS’ infrastructure growth and investments. You will play a key role in site selection and site due diligence for new and existing AWS regions. You will scope the technical studies and analysis required to appropriately evaluate prospective datacenter sites, hire and oversee the work of engineering and technical consultancies, understand the inter-relationships between technical disciplines, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and interpret the results of this analysis to make site acquisition, design, engineering, and technology recommendations. You will evaluate the impact of identified site risks and constraints on development costs and schedules. The right person for this role will have a strong track record of technical program management, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities, and be a strong advocate for technical risk management. Key job responsibilities - Guiding the expansion of AWS infrastructure in new and existing regions by delivering technical site risk analysis and due diligence assessments. - Owning infrastructure site selection and due diligence projects, applying standard approaches, templates, designs, and processes. - Scoping, contracting, supervising, coordinating, and interpreting the results of engineering, environmental, and technical studies - Managing budgets, establishing schedules, escalating technical and project risks, and making trade-offs based on business priorities. - Owning the multidisciplinary preliminary design for our sites consistent with AWS design standards and technical specifications. Assessing and drawing conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, environmental, planning, and business development considerations and making associated technical and business recommendations. 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DCPD_Delivery BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 5 years of technical program or project management experience - Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience - Multidisciplinary concept / preliminary design experience - Background in civil engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, or similar technical disciplines PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience leading technical workstreams for infrastructure projects - Licensed professional engineer / Architect with accredited institute, or equivalent technical certification - Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https : / / amazon.jobs / content / en / how-we-hire / accommodations for more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a