Director Amazon EMEA Energy & Water

Amazon; Ireland; On-site; EUR 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Director, Amazon Energy & Water - EMEA to lead energy strategy and operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will manage a multinational team, drive renewable energy projects, and ensure resilient energy and water infrastructure for AWS data centers in 30+ countries.

The role involves shaping policy, partnerships, and cost optimization while advancing the Climate Pledge and net-zero ambitions for 2040.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sustainability or energy.
• Proven project/program management delivering scope, time, budget and quality.
• Strong organizational and people management experience.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders across technical and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver renewable energy solutions advancing AWS Climate Pledge and 100% renewable energy goals.
• Ensure reliable energy infrastructure supporting AWS data centers across EMEA.
• Own and deliver AWS water strategy across EMEA.
• Drive innovation and cost optimization in power delivery, grid integration, and energy procurement.
• Shape energy policy and partnerships across diverse regulatory environments.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Team management

Cross-functional skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to innovation.

AWS is seeking an exceptional Director, Amazon Energy & Water - EMEA to lead our energy strategy and operations across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of renewable energy, data center infrastructure, and climate innovation - driving AWS's commitment to power our operations with 100% renewable energy while delivering world-class reliability and cost efficiency.

As Director, you will lead a team of energy professionals responsible for:

• Delivering renewable energy solutions that advance Amazon's Climate Pledge and 100% renewable energy goals
• Ensuring reliable, resilient energy infrastructure supporting AWS's rapidly expanding EMEA data center footprint
• Owning and delivering AWS's water strategy across EMEA, ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective water infrastructure to support a rapidly expanding data center footprint
• Driving innovation and cost optimization in power delivery, grid integration, and energy procurement
• Shaping energy policy and partnerships across diverse regulatory environments and energy markets

Why This Role Matters

• Climate impact: Lead AWS's renewable energy transition in EMEA, contributing directly to Amazon's Climate Pledge to reach net-zero carbon by 2040
• Scale and complexity: Manage energy infrastructure supporting some of the world's largest and most sophisticated data center operations across 30+ countries
• Innovation opportunity: Drive solutions in renewable energy, grid integration, and sustainable infrastructure
• Strategic influence: Shape energy policy, industry standards, and technology partnerships across diverse markets
• Leadership growth: Develop your skills leading a multinational team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

About the Team

The AWS Energy team is responsible for ensuring reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective power delivery to AWS data centers worldwide. We work at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, partnering with utilities, developers, and technology providers to transform how data centers are powered. Our EMEA team operates across diverse energy markets, regulatory environments, and cultural contexts-requiring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional collaboration skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Economics, Engineering, or other related degree
• 10+ years of professional experience in sustainability, energy or comparable fields
• Project / technical program management experience and a track record of delivering projects within scope, time, budget and quality
• Strong organizational building, team and people management experience
• Experience working with stakeholders across both technical and business functions
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Have a results orientated approach, strong analytical skill set and financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with development and execution of large scale global/regional energy strategies
• Track record of identifying and executing on innovative renewable generation projects
• Experience with the successful development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
• Experience managing energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings and sustainability goals
• Experience working with utility regulators and governments to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader companywide strategies and objectives

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