Real Estate Business Partner, Stores, GREF – Global Business Partnering (GBP)

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Real Estate Business Partner to enhance operational efficiencies and customer experience. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders and acting as a liaison between various business units and the Global Real Estate and Facilities team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication skills, and a deep understanding of corporate real estate challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and influence decision-making in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management.
• Proficiency in using data and metrics to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic partnerships across enterprise teams to support executive decision-making.
• Lead the creation of executive-level real estate presentations and business cases.

Skills

Program Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Job description

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The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides expertise in real estate transactions, business partnering, occupancy planning, capital investment management, workplace strategy, and facility operations for Amazon’s global corporate office portfolio. This role is part of the Global Business Partnering (GBP) team, which aims to align real estate strategies with business objectives by serving as a bridge between each business unit and GREF. As a Manager on GREF’s Business Partnering team, you will act as a business partner (BP) for Worldwide Operations (WW Ops) and Worldwide Grocery, including Whole Foods, Amazon Go, and Amazon Fresh, collaborating with senior leaders across organizations.

This position functions as the primary liaison between these business units and GREF, focusing on three key areas: 1) identifying and reducing defects related to International Stores' corporate real estate to enhance scalability; 2) developing standardized real estate and workplace mechanisms that leverage data-driven insights for executive decision-making; and 3) increasing the influence of GREF’s products and programs within International Stores to improve customer experience and operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate is an experienced business partner with a proven ability to build trust quickly in an entrepreneurial environment. They possess comprehensive knowledge of corporate real estate challenges, strong leadership and communication skills, and are comfortable engaging with C-suite executives. The candidate must be capable of deep analysis and delivering customer-centric solutions amidst ambiguity.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive strategic partnerships across enterprise teams (e.g., Finance, PXT, Public Relations, Legal, Security) and coordinate with GREF, Corporate FP&A, and Public Policy teams to support executive decision-making and trade-offs.
• Develop and implement business planning systems, including reporting and data analytics, to monitor performance metrics and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Lead the creation of executive-level real estate presentations, recommendations, and business cases, ensuring alignment with GREF standards and fiduciary responsibilities such as cost savings.
• Establish and manage operational rhythms, integrating into business planning processes and conducting regular reviews (WBR/MBR/QBR).
• Provide strategic leadership for real estate initiatives, utilizing industry insights, best practices, and market analysis, while managing issue escalation processes.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management
• Proficiency in using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience managing end-to-end program strategy and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience developing and implementing standardized business processes
• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process improvements
• 1+ years of experience in commercial real estate
• Bachelor's degree or PMP certification
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse stakeholders

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require workplace accommodations during the application or interview process, please visit this link. Compensation varies based on location and experience, with a range from $104,100 to $185,000 annually, plus potential additional benefits such as equity and sign-on bonuses. For more details, visit Amazon Benefits. This position remains open until filled, and applicants are encouraged to apply via our career site.