Water Strategy Lead for Global Data Centers

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a self-starter to manage large-scale water infrastructure projects across AMER regions, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver water delivery projects for AWS data centers.

The role combines business and technical depth, overseeing portfolio management, risk reporting, contract negotiations with utilities, and delivering cost‑saving, reliable water supply while advancing AWS water program objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of project‑related experience working with local or state government agencies, utilities, land entitlement or site development due diligence, and permitting entities.
• 5+ years cultivating strong relationships with diverse set of internal and externals stakeholders and ability to communicate key messages to leadership.
• Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as utilities and regional planning agencies

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of our water supply and infrastructure strategy for AWS data centers in multiple parts of the Americas
• Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure teams to support the development of strategic water sourcing opportunities for large-scale, multi-year development projects
• Develop and negotiate terms for water and wastewater supply contracts with public and private utilities.
• Analyze trends and regulations in the water space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit AWS or the datacenter industry.
• Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives that support growth and development and water sustainability programming.
• Manage water projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals.
• Be a passionate self-starter.
• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
• Up to 30% travel requirements for project planning/delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication to leadership

Water industry knowledge

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field

Advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Planning, or Business

Tools

SQL

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a self-starter to manage large-scale water infrastructure projects across AMER regions, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver water delivery projects for AWS data centers.

The role combines business and technical depth, overseeing portfolio management, risk reporting, contract negotiations with utilities, and delivering cost‑saving, reliable water supply while advancing AWS water program objectives.