Data Center Real Estate Portfolio Architect

Amazon

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 192,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Real Estate Manager to lead portfolio strategy for our global data center real estate portfolio.

You will own end-to-end real estate finance and portfolio optimization, guiding hold, sublease, sell, redevelop, expand, and exit decisions with direct impact on asset value and strategic capacity growth. You will influence executives across AWS and Amazon, drive capital allocation models, and mentor teams to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade real

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or another related field.
Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving.
12+ years experience in commercial real estate, real estate finance, portfolio management, or real estate investment/asset management.
Deep understanding of commercial lease structures, ground leases, and real estate contract law.
Strong proficiency in real estate valuation methodologies, market analysis, and investment underwriting.

Responsibilities

Own long-term portfolio strategy for AWS data center real estate (owned, leased, etc.).
Lead hold/sell/sublease/redevelop analysis using market conditions, demand forecasts, and financial returns.
Build portfolio optimization models to inform capital allocation; identify underperforming assets and develop value recovery strategies.
Define asset lifecycle management framework from acquisition through disposition.
Own valuation methodology (DCF, IRR/NPV, comps, cap rates) and maintain pro forma models for hold/sell/sublease/redevelop scenarios.
Establish portfolio performance benchmarks, KPIs, and standardized analytics tools/templates/reporting cadences.
Lead complex transactions: asset sales, sale-leasebacks, ground lease restructurings, subleases
Negotiate key commercial terms; manage external advisors (brokers, appraisers, investment bankers)
Monitor data center market trends (cap rates, construction costs, land values, lease economics) and track hyperscale strategies, colo M&A, and institutional investor appetite
Build proprietary market intelligence frameworks; publish portfolio performance reviews and market outlook reports
Partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal, Engineering, Operations, Capacity Planning, and Accounting to optimize deal structures
Serve as portfolio strategy SME for leadership at all levels
Mentor team members in real estate finance and strategic thinking; represent AWS in industry forums, investor meetings, and broker relationships