Colocation Development Lead, Data Center Solutions

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Colocation Development Manager to lead end-to-end data center development transactions, including site selection, financial analysis, and complex contract negotiations.

You will formulate strategies for multi-market expansion and coordinate with product, legal, tax, and design teams to meet business objectives. The role requires strong negotiation, financial analysis, and executive leadership interfacing skills, with the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 to 5 years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience.
• 2 to 5 years of professional or military experience.
• 2 to 5 years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct colocation development transactions from beginning to end including complex site selection, financial analysis, contract negotiations, due diligence and site development.
• Formulating and presenting long-term development strategies for specific markets to senior management.
• Execute on the strategic plan while interacting with internal stakeholders (e.g. product teams, energy, fiber, design, construction, legal, tax, etc.).
• Understanding the technical requirements of our design engineering teams and developing solutions that meet the design and business objectives.
• Involvement in the full contract negotiation process to deliver all aspects of a project to include building, data center specific power, and all other site requirements.
• Preparation and presentation of transaction summaries to the senior management team regarding progress, financial approvals and overall deal costs / benefits.
• Support multiple complex contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Serve as a key member of the DCSS team in driving our ability to innovate and to produce results.
• Able to travel roughly 25% of the time

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Executive stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Colocation Development Manager to lead end-to-end data center development transactions, including site selection, financial analysis, and complex contract negotiations.

You will formulate strategies for multi-market expansion and coordinate with product, legal, tax, and design teams to meet business objectives. The role requires strong negotiation, financial analysis, and executive leadership interfacing skills, with the ability to manage multiple