Water Strategy Manager, AWS AMER Water Team - East Region

Key job responsibilities

Support the development and execution of our water supply and infrastructure strategy for AWS data centers.

Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of 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 that support growth and development and water sustainability programming.

Manage water projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals.

Be a passionate self-starter.

Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.

Up to 30% travel requirements for project delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required - Economics/Planning/Engineering/Business
• 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 set of internal and externals stakeholders and ability to communicate 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