Description

　　Site Risk & Due Diligence Manager

　　Play a leading role in risk management at Amazon, where we have a history and tradition of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Amazon Web Services’ Infrastructure Risk and Resiliency team, you will partner will stakeholders across the organization to shape the future of AWS’ evolving risk landscape.

　　You will play a key role in site selection and site due diligence for new and existing AWS regions. This will involve compiling and analyzing site specific information that may impact development costs or schedule, or present risks to the operation of datacenter infrastructure. This may include the assessment of (i) permitting and land use data, (ii) utility availability and reliability, (iii) natural hazard exposure, (v) environmental risks, (vi) adjacency risks, and (v) legal risks. You will be expected to engage, direct, and manage external consultants and experts to analyze risks and develop mitigations.

　　You will also drive the continuous assessment of hazards and risks across our global datacenter portfolio. Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks and mitigations to continuously improve the resilience of AWS infrastructure. You will be expected to regularly engage with stakeholders, and report to AWS leaders, across the business to ensure risks are being appropriately identified, communicated, and managed.

　　The right person for this role will have a strong track record of program management experience, 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 risk management.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　·Guide the expansion of Amazon facilities and services in new and existing regions by conducting site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments.

　　Assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations

　　Review and prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations, partnering with internal stakeholders to secure funding and manage projects to successful resolution

　　Coordinate internal teams and manage relationships with consultants and external subject matter experts

　　Present assessment results to stakeholders and leaders throughout the business to drive alignment on risk management strategies.

　　Identify opportunities for process improvement, driving efficiencies, and developing initiatives to improve AWS’ management of risk.

　　Develop and monitor internal metrics, goals, and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　5+ years of program or project management experience

　　5+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience

　　Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

　　Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

　　Master's degree

　　5+ years' datacenter operations, engineering, construction, technical due diligence, or risk assessment experience strongly preferred

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $59,300/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.