Principal Development Manager, AWS Data Center Supply Solutions

About the role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Principal to lead the development management of the most complex colocation and leased data center projects in AWS’s expanding AMER portfolio. This individual will serve as the team’s senior subject matter expert (SME), owning the highest‑complexity projects while partnering with cross‑functional teams to build repeatable, scalable delivery processes and mentoring other Development Managers on the team. The Principal Development Manager will be the primary owner of the portfolio’s most complex development projects, develop and codify repeatable delivery processes, and establish standards, playbooks, and best practices for the organization. The role works at the intersection of development management, data center engineering, and operational excellence, helping AWS meet global demand for cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage colocation and leased data center development projects from post‑lease execution through facility turnover and commissioning.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent, high‑complexity development projects across a broad geographic area, ensuring consistent execution and on‑time delivery at scale.
• Drive developer/vendor accountability to AWS standards, specifications, and delivery timelines.
• Leverage deep knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure to evaluate designs, identify risks, and ensure deliverables meet technical requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop, document, and implement a repeatable, scalable delivery process, including best‑practice playbooks, templates, and SOPs.
• Identify process gaps and inefficiencies, translate lessons learned into standardized improvements, and drive adoption of standardized workflows, reporting frameworks, and delivery milestones.
• Develop and implement standardized change management protocols to minimize disruption and maintain delivery commitments.
• Engage internal stakeholders (legal, finance, construction, operations) to align development execution with AWS’s long‑term growth objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with colocation providers, developers, and third‑party partners to ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery.

About the team

The team focuses on development management, data center engineering, and operational excellence for AWS’s colocation and leased capacity portfolio, driving standards and repeatable processes across a geographically dispersed set of projects.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Real Estate Development, Construction, Engineering, or Data Center Management.
• Direct experience designing or constructing large data center facilities, either colocation or client‑owned/operated.

Preferred qualifications

• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems critical to data center operations (e.g., feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDUs, chillers, pumps, air handling units).
• Experience managing concurrent delivery of multiple data center projects across diverse markets and regions.
• Experience codifying best practices into playbooks, SOPs, and standardized delivery frameworks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range: $192,200 – $260,000 USD annually (locations: Austin, TX; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA). Total compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), with final amounts determined by experience, qualifications, and location.