The AWS Infrastructure Energy Team (IET) is looking for a Senior Grid Strategy Manager to own setting the strategic direction regarding where we locate, how we interconnect, and how we operate our fleet of data centers across the power grids on which we depend. If you like to leverage your technical expertise to analyze, develop, and implement business, supply chain, and operational strategies in partnership with our internal and external partner teams and organizations, we'd like to meet you. Your work in grid strategy will ensure that access to secure, resilient, and scalable power is maintained to support AWS business growth for our customers.
With a proven record in power engineering and delivery, complemented by a robust project management skill set, you will own the origination, execution, and delivery of large-scale power infrastructure projects across EMEA, in partnership with regional experts. This will see you anticipate risks and barriers to growth, deep dive into the quality of the power system and underpinning generation, and develop strategies to navigate constraints in terms of access to power. By delivering on the strategies you develop, you will enable scalable future growth to support the expansion of AWS Cloud, enabling our customers to innovate faster.
In conjunction with partner teams, the successful candidate will cultivate business and technical relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including grid and electricity utilities, supply chain partners, regulators, and policymakers to ensure that power and grid infrastructure can be delivered in a timely and economic manner to support AWS's EMEA infrastructure expansion.
Key job responsibilities: You will work with internal engineering, real estate, and planning teams, leading the development and execution of a comprehensive power growth strategy for AWS's EMEA data centers for new and existing regions.You will identify risks in the delivery and operation of power grids and identify appropriate mitigations in collaboration with partner teams.You will identify opportunities for AWS to stimulate the transition to cleaner power grids in delivery of growth to support our customers across EMEA.You will identify and develop cost-saving projects and initiatives related to grid and network infrastructure.You will collaborate with electricity utilities and other external stakeholders to develop strategies that support AWS's expansion in EMEA.You will develop and execute strategies that leverage capital projects (utility grid connections, HV substations, energy storage, etc.) to accelerate the delivery of power capacity and optimize total cost of ownership.You will work with AWS's Public Policy team to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering or other relevant technical field or equivalent professional or technical qualification.Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.10-15 years track record working in electric utility/energy industry in an engineering, project, or technical role including but not limited to design, development, and delivery of HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects, extensive project management experience, deep understanding of health & safety standards across EMEA with regard to delivery of electricity infrastructure, deep understanding of grid application and connections process, and the broader policy and regulatory context of electricity grids.Proven track record of developing strategies that inform and influence business direction, growth, and leadership decisions at an organizational level.Exceptional analytical skillset to analyze the implications of electrical grid infrastructure systems and associated regulations on business goals and deliverables.Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.Proven track record for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, senior executives, and stakeholders in high-impact situations, delivering high customer satisfaction.International business experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in relevant discipline (MBA/MS).Experience designing HV/MV electric infrastructure.Experience and understanding of the permitting process and compliance requirements.Experience of IT infrastructure, data centers, and cloud services.Ability to converse in Spanish, German, French, Swedish, or Italian is advantageous. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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