Description
Amazon Global Realty seeks a dynamic Sr. Energy Strategy Manager to spearhead power infrastructure strategy across its rapidly expanding logistics network. This strategic role will shape how Amazon secures, manages, and optimizes energy solutions for fulfillment centers, sortation centers, and delivery stations throughout the Americas.
The Sr. Energy Strategy Manager will develop comprehensive power strategies that balance reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The role encompasses leading complex utility negotiations, overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, and building strategic partnerships with energy providers, developers, and equipment manufacturers. This position is crucial in driving innovative solutions for power delivery, from grid capacity planning to renewable energy integration.
The ideal candidate brings deep energy sector experience and a proven track record of delivering complex power infrastructure projects. Success in this role requires working across multiple geographies, managing high-stakes initiatives in dynamic environments, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure ambitious growth targets are met with reliable, sustainable power solutions.
This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's logistics network, leading a team that's transforming the approach to energy infrastructure and utility partnerships. The role drives strategic initiatives that support both operational excellence and sustainability goals, while helping shape the future of retail logistics infrastructure.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive utilities strategy for Amazon Logistics network for AMER regions.
Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to support strategic site selection and development
Develop partnerships with utility providers, developers, landlords, and OEMs to secure grid capacity, drive cost efficiencies, and establish Amazon as a strategic energy partner in key markets
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.
Work with communities and regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader Amazon strategies and objectives.
About the team
Lead the development of innovative energy strategies, drive key partnerships with utility providers, and shape the future of Amazon's power infrastructure. You'll orchestrate complex energy projects, influence strategic decisions across regions, and transform how we approach power delivery for our logistics network. Your expertise will be crucial in building sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions that support Amazon's ambitious growth.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field
Experience managing large-scale projects from end to end
7+ years of program or project management experience
7+ years working in utility/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role
5+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US (e.g. PJM & MISO) energy markets, performing financial models and analysis on rates and energy cost, negotiation interconnection agreements and related contracts with utilities and contractors
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or above in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent
10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, utilities, grid-interconnection strategy, power system planning, energy markets, or distributed energy projects - ideally within a complex, multi-region portfolio.
Experience evaluating and implementing innovative infrastructure and operational strategies within the energy sector, such as energy storage, demand response, renewables, etc.
Experience working directly with public utility commissions and other energy regulators
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/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.
