Sr. Sustainability PM, AMET, Global Energy, Sustainability, and Automation

Amazon Middle East and North Africa FZ-LLC; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in e-commerce is seeking a Sr Execution Planning PM in Dubai to manage sustainability projects focusing on energy efficiency and building decarbonization. The role involves leading collaboration across various teams to ensure effective implementation of sustainability strategies. Candidates should possess extensive project management experience, particularly in renewable energy, and have strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction project management with a sustainability focus.
• 10+ years of program or project management experience.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction engineering and design for sustainability in new buildings.
• Lead renewable energy project implementations from assessment to completion.
• Maintain program-level oversight and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

Construction project management

Sustainability-focused financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Data-driven improvement strategies

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Sr Execution Planning PM to join our Global Energy, Sustainability, and Automation (GESA) Buildings Energy Technology team. The successful candidate will orchestrate the execution planning, communication, and tracking of sustainability initiatives, focusing on building decarbonization, energy systems, energy efficiency, and resource optimization (encompassing waste, water, and biodiversity) across our First Mile (CF), Middle Mile (ATS), and Last Mile (AMZL) business units in the AMET (Africa, Middle East, and Turkiye) region. The Sr PM will bridge the essential connection between business unit sustainability strategies and their implementation by Global Engineering Services Execution teams, while cultivating thought leadership and driving data transparency. This lead position combines expertise in technical construction engineering, program planning, project management, facilities operations, and contract administration. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in planning, design, and project management, plus hands-on experience managing sustainability requirements for both new construction and building retrofits, particularly in industrial or logistics environments. Prior experience in any capacity during an Amazon FC / SC / DS Launch is valuable.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in the United Arab Emirates with 20-30% of time traveling internationally.

Key job responsibilities

Program Strategy & Leadership :

• Maintain comprehensive program-level oversight while monitoring site-level progress, informing leadership decisions through clear analysis and recommendations on high-impact tradeoffs
• Liaising with the Project Management Office (PMO) for budget / labor planning, milestones reporting, and highlighting program-related risk
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Design and Construction, Global Sustainable Development, Asset Management, Finance, Construction Tech, Operations Sustainability) on due diligence evaluations and implementation
• Drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, lessons learned documentation, and team coaching on sustainability best practices

Technical Implementation & Engineering :

Oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for Sustainability inclusions into new buildings, including tracking carbon footprint, performing engineering calculations, and reviewing material / equipment specifications for energy efficiency and payback

Lead implementation of renewable energy projects, including solar PV installations, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and microgrids, from technical assessment through construction completion

Assess facilities through surveys and audits to evaluate carbon impact of building designs, recommending energy efficiency improvements for mechanical systems and building envelopes

Prepare technical documentation including reports, specifications, and analyses defining sustainability requirements, while establishing systems to track progress across New Build and Retrofit programs

Stakeholder Management & Commercial :

Serve as sustainability SME, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, designers, consultants, and permitting authorities

Negotiate and manage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), coordinating with stakeholders to ensure optimal technical and commercial outcomes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree

7+ years of demonstrated experience in construction project management, real estate development, architecture / design with a Sustainability focus

10+ years of program or project management experience

3+ years of hands-on experience in construction management of renewable energy projects

Experience with sustainability-focused financial modeling and ROI analysis

Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Demonstrated success in stakeholder management across organizational levels, with proven ability to deliver results independently in dynamic environments with shifting priorities

Strong collaborative skills, demonstrating success in driving alignment on complex topics across large, cross-functional teams and initiatives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.) LEED Accredited Professional, PE, CEM, LFA, or other building professional accreditation - Experience reading and interpreting building engineering drawings

10+ years of demonstrated Green building experience and demonstrated industry-leading sustainability design and construction

Experience with UAE, KSA, Egypt, Turkish, South African and / or European building regulations

Arabic language proficiency

Proficiency in Turkish, Afrikaans languages

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