AMER Sustainability Leader, Real Estate & Facilities

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sustainability Manager within the GREF Sustainability team to own strategy and program delivery across the AMER corporate real estate portfolio. You’ll be the regional voice and trusted advisor, translating global commitments into on-the-ground results for hundreds of buildings.

Collaborate with leasing, design, construction, and operations, drive data-driven programs, pilot new approaches, and scale successful efforts to deliver measurable environmental impact at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, urban planning, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field.
• Experience managing sustainability programs within real estate, facilities management, or the built environment; cross-functional teamwork with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional sustainability owner and trusted advisor across GREF — the go-to resource for portfolio managers, design and construction teams, facilities management, and Amazonians on sustainability matters in the corporate office portfolio
• Run sustainability programs end-to-end, from defining goals and milestones through tracking progress, clearing blockers, and communicating outcomes to leadership
• Develop and deliver regional sustainability plans in partnership with leasing, design, construction, and operations teams — translating global strategy into regional execution across carbon, waste, water, and resource reduction programs
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including landlords, developers, and third-party service providers) to ensure sustainability priorities are integrated into business decisions
• Lead regional sustainability pilots, measure results, and scale successful approaches across the portfolio
• Contribute to annual planning cycles with data-driven proposals for regional sustainability projects and resourcing needs

Skills

Program ownership

End-to-end delivery

Data-driven improvements

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field

5+ years relevant work experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sustainability Manager within the GREF Sustainability team to own strategy and program delivery across the AMER corporate real estate portfolio. You’ll be the regional voice and trusted advisor, translating global commitments into on-the-ground results for hundreds of buildings.

Collaborate with leasing, design, construction, and operations, drive data-driven programs, pilot new approaches, and scale successful efforts to deliver measurable environmental impact at scale.