Water Strategy Manager, AWS AMER Water Team - East Region

Job ID: 3182143 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Do you have the passion to work in the AWS Water industry with a focus on water stewardship and sustainability efforts? Do you have the industry background, technical depth, and business development skills needed to help further establish AWS as the leader in the water industry?

Amazon is seeking a self‑starter to join the AWS Water team in pioneering the future for data center water supply. In this role, you will manage multiple, large‑scale, technically complex water infrastructure projects across multiple geographies by facilitating close collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of our water supply and infrastructure strategy for AWS data centers.
• Work collaboratively with the Amazon Infrastructure team to develop strategic water sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and negotiate terms for water and wastewater supply contracts with public and private utilities.
• Analyze trends and regulations in the water space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit AWS.
• Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives supporting growth and water sustainability programming.
• Manage water projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering cost‑saving results.
• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
• Travel up to 30 % of the time for project delivery.
• Be a passionate self‑starter who drives initiatives forward.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Economics, Planning, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 8+ years of project‑related experience working with local or state government agencies, utilities, land entitlement or site development due diligence, and permitting entities.
• 5+ years cultivating strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders and communicating key messages to leadership.
• Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders such as utilities and regional planning agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Planning, or Business with 5+ years in commercial real estate, zoning, or land entitlement focused on water infrastructure.
• Understanding of mechanical cooling systems and data center designs.
• Proven ability to evaluate new water markets, utility tariffs, policies, water contracts, sourcing opportunities and technologies.
• Experience with water sustainability programs, forecasting, and alternative supply development for industrial cooling.
• 10+ years in water infrastructure planning, design, construction, or operations across regions.
• Knowledge of east‑coast water regulations.
• Analytical mindset to identify gaps, predict performance, and provide rapid recommendations.
• Proficiency in SQL or data analytics tools.

Benefits

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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