Senior Development Manager, Global Realty, NA RE

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead end-to-end industrial real estate strategy across North America, from site control to construction.

You will drive cross-functional teams, manage budgets, entitlements, and optimize for operational readiness while delivering value.

This role involves complex projects, travel up to 30%, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in PM, real estate development, or architecture/design.
• 3+ years in finance or an analytical field.
• Experience managing large development projects from acquisition to delivery.
• 6+ years implementing process improvements in real estate or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and development opportunities years ahead of capacity needs.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle from site evaluation to handover for large industrials.
• Develop financial strategies: feasibility, budgeting, risk mitigation.
• Create processes and metrics to ensure predictable, efficient project delivery.
• Build partnerships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Navigate entitlements and permitting with government bodies.
• Lead data-informed decisions considering portfolio impacts.
• Foster innovative facility design aligned with operational needs.
• Manage site control options to preserve flexibility.
• Travel up to 30% across North America.

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Architecture/design

Job description

Description

Amazon operates a world-class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development, acquisition, and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network.

The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team, serving as a primary facilitator of Amazon's long-term industrial real estate strategy. This individual must be comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and tactical executor, responsible for leading cross-functional teams to proactively identify, develop, and deliver facilities that anticipate Amazon's future operational needs throughout North America. This role requires end-to-end ownership from early site control and entitlements through construction delivery, focusing on creating optionality, operational resilience, and strategic value in Amazon's fulfillment network.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, development timing, and cost-to-deliver across North America
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction management, and operational handover for large, complex industrial developments
• Develop and execute comprehensive financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses, investment evaluation, budget management, and risk mitigation to optimize economic returns while preserving operational readiness
• Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics systems to ensure predictable, efficient project delivery that balances speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence
• Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross-functional teams (Operations, Building Design, Pre-Construction, WHS, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, and Public Relations) and external stakeholders including developers, municipalities, landowners, consultants, and community leaders
• Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals for strategic development projects
• Lead data-informed decision making that considers portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
• Foster innovation in facility design and functionality while ensuring alignment with Amazon's operational requirements and leadership principles
• Manage strategic site control options and development agreements that create flexibility and optionality for Amazon's evolving network needs
• Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships

A day in the life

Our North American Operations Real Estate Team secures real estate for Amazon operations across the continent. In this role, you'll directly influence current business requirements while helping shape and forecast future capacity needs that aren't yet published. You'll be at the forefront of Amazon's expansion strategy, working to anticipate where and how our network will evolve.

About The Team

Amazon Benefits

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
• 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large, complex development projects from site acquisition through construction delivery with demonstrated financial stewardship
• 6+ years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development, investment, or project management roles

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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Company

Amazon.com Services LLC