Senior Colocation Development Lead, Data Center Strategy

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Colocation Development Mgr based in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX or IAD to lead development transactions for data center capacity.

You will own end-to-end processes from site selection to construction-ready contracts, coordinating with product, legal and engineering teams. The role requires 7+ years in developing and negotiating business agreements, strong financial and strategic thinking, and the ability to travel up to 25% to support multi-market

Qualifications

• 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience.
• 7+ years of professional or military experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead colocation development transactions from start to finish, including 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 including building, data center power and 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

Business negotiation

Contract development

Executive leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Colocation Development Mgr based in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX or IAD to lead development transactions for data center capacity.

You will own end-to-end processes from site selection to construction-ready contracts, coordinating with product, legal and engineering teams. The role requires 7+ years in developing and negotiating business agreements, strong financial and strategic thinking, and the ability to travel up to 25% to support multi-market