Sr. Regional Program Manager - EMS , AWS Environmental

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc.'s AWS Environmental team is seeking a Sr. Regional Program Manager to lead EMS programs across the AMER region, aligning to ISO 14001 and driving continual improvement in data center environmental performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, balance strategic and tactical needs, mentor team members, and report to senior leadership on environmental metrics and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience.
• Experience in environmental program management, including ISO14000.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO14001-aligned EMS initiatives across AWS AMER region and secure necessary resources for continuous EMS improvement.
• Identify environmental aspects, risks, and opportunities; set objectives and targets; drive strategic plans.
• Oversee design and deployment of environmental programs and controls; ensure legal compliance and training to embed sustainability.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Environmental program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sr. Regional Program Manager - EMS , AWS Environmental

Job ID: 10602978 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for environmental while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon is looking for a talented and self‑motivated Environmental Management System (EMS) Program Manager to support AWS AMER region. The successful candidate will join the AWS Environmental team, an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWS's growth around the world, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and highest level environmental performance of AWS's data center global operations. The Environmental team has responsibility for building and implementing AWS's global environmental programs aligned to ISO 14001 EMS. This role requires a highly skilled professional to manage complex, ambiguous initiatives across organizational boundaries.

The ideal candidate must lead regional projects and support global initiatives, influence stakeholders, and work independently while seeking guidance when needed. Strong strategic and tactical skills are essential, including balancing short and long‑term needs, mitigating risks, and delivering simplified solutions. Excellent communication skills are crucial, with the ability to present to senior leadership and write strategic narratives. The role involves mentoring, recruitment, and process improvement. Cross‑functional collaboration and consensus‑building are key. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital, focusing on challenging the status quo and creating inclusive products. The successful candidate will significantly impact long‑term organizational goals and model best practices in their domain, driving change and innovation across the organization.

Key job responsibilities

• 1. Leadership and commitment. Ensure the ISO14001 aligned EMS evolves to meet changing organizational needs, stakeholder expectations, and environmental challenges, and securing necessary resources and support for continuous EMS improvement.
• 2. Risk management and planning. Lead the ongoing identification and assessment of environmental aspects and impacts across AWS AMER. Develop and implement strategic plans to address significant environmental risks and opportunities, setting ambitious yet achievable environmental objectives and targets.
• 3. Implementation and operation. Oversee the design and deployment of environmental programs and operational controls to enhance environmental performance. Ensure compliance with legal and other requirements, and lead environmental training and awareness programs to embed sustainability practices throughout the organization.
• 4. Performance evaluation. Establish and manage a robust system for monitoring, measuring, and reporting environmental performance. Conduct regular internal audits of the EMS and regulatory compliance and analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement. Present performance reports and recommendations to top management.
• 5. Continual improvement. Drive the ongoing enhancement of the EMS by leading management reviews, implementing corrective actions, and identifying innovative approaches to improve environmental performance.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical field
• Experience in environmental program management, including ISO14000

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in data center

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 .

• USA, TX, Austin - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in data center

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.

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