Site Risk & Due Diligence Manager, Risk and Resiliency

$66,800 - $142,800/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Site Risk & Due Diligence Manager at Amazon Data Services, Inc. plays a crucial role in guiding the expansion of AWS infrastructure by leading technical site due diligence projects. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to evaluate prospective datacenter sites, manage technical studies, and make informed recommendations regarding site acquisition and design. The role requires a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with a focus on risk management and technical analysis.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AWS Infrastructure Services.
• Strong track record of delivering multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible work culture promoting work-life balance.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee-led affinity groups.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.