Senior Development Manager, Global Realty

About the role

Amazon operates a world-class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development, acquisition, and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network. The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team, serving as a primary facilitator of Amazon's long-term industrial real estate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, development timing, and cost across North America
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction, and operational handover for complex industrial developments
• Create and execute financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses, investment evaluation, budget management, and risk mitigation to optimize economic returns while preserving operational readiness
• Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics systems to ensure predictable delivery that balances speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence
• Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross-functional teams (Operations, Pre-Construction, WHS, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, and more) including developers, municipalities, landowners, consultants, and community leaders
• Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure approvals for development projects
• Lead data-informed decision making that considers portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas
• Manage strategic site options and development agreements that create flexibility for Amazon's evolving network needs
• Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
• 5+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field
• 8+ years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with end-to-end project lifecycle management
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis, budget management, or investment evaluation
• 6+ years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development, investment, or project management roles
• 5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate development, investment, or strategic asset management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field
• 8+ years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with end-to-end project lifecycle management
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis, budget management, or investment evaluation
• 6+ years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development, investment, or project management roles
• 5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate development, investment, or strategic asset management

Skills

• Experience managing large, complex development projects from site acquisition through construction delivery with demonstrated financial stewardship
• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and municipal stakeholders for entitlements and permitting
• Experience leading strategic planning and portfolio optimization in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Master's degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering, construction management, or urban planning
• Professional certification in commercial real estate (e.g., CCIM, NAIOP Development/Finance Certificate, or RPA) demonstrating expertise in real estate finance, investment analysis, and the end-to-end development process
• Experience building networks of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and legal professionals for strategic development projects valued at $50MM and greater

Benefits

Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and more. We're a team of dreamers and doers who are passionate about making the impossible possible. Join us and help build the future of technology. At Amazon, we're committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from those who represent, and will respect, the diverse values and backgrounds of our teams. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work becomes. We invite everyone to be part of our mission of being a customer-centric company that works quickly, innovatively, and responsibly. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.