Real Estate Manager, Principal, Data Center Supply Solutions

About the role

AWS is seeking a Principal Real Estate Manager to lead portfolio strategy for our global data center real estate portfolio. This role is the strategic decision-maker responsible for evaluating and recommending the optimal disposition of assets across the portfolio lifecycle - including hold, sublease, sell, redevelop, expand, and exit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end real estate finance and portfolio optimization function for data center land and leases, driving analysis and recommendations that directly impact billions of dollars in asset value.
• Own valuation methodology (DCF, IRR/NPV, comps, cap rates) and maintain pro forma models for hold/sell/sublease/redevelop scenarios.
• Establish portfolio performance benchmarks, KPIs, and standardized analytics tools/templates/reporting cadences.
• Lead complex transactions: asset sales, sale-leasebacks, ground lease restructurings, subleases.
• Negotiate key commercial terms; manage external advisors (brokers, appraisers, investment bankers).
• Monitor data center market trends (cap rates, construction costs, land values, lease economics) and track hyperscale strategies, colo M&A, and institutional investor appetite.
• Build proprietary market intelligence frameworks; publish portfolio performance reviews and market outlook reports.
• Partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal, Engineering, Operations, Capacity Planning, and Accounting to optimize deal structures.
• Serve as portfolio strategy SME for leadership at all levels.
• Mentor team members in real estate finance and strategic thinking; represent AWS in industry forums, investor meetings, and broker relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or another related field.
• 6+ years of property management, asset management, portfolio management and/or real estate financial analysis experience.
• 5+ years of real estate transactions experience.
• Experience working with, presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level.
• 12+ years experience in commercial real estate, real estate finance, portfolio management, or real estate investment/asset management.
• Deep understanding of commercial lease structures, ground leases, and real estate contract law.
• Strong proficiency in real estate valuation methodologies, market analysis, and investment underwriting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery.
• Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity.
• Experience in commercial transactions.
• MBA, MS in Real Estate, or Master's in Finance from a top-tier program.
• Professional certification: CFA, CRE (Counselor of Real Estate), CCIM, or MAI designation.
• Direct experience with data center, hyperscale infrastructure, or mission-critical real estate portfolios.
• Familiarity with land entitlement, zoning, environmental permitting, and site development processes.
• Experience with portfolio management technology platforms (Argus, CoStar, Yardi, or similar).

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.