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Amazon Energy Projects Manager Infrastructure Team 
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt 
941614523

04.09.2024
DESCRIPTION


With a proven track record in the power/energy sector, complemented by a robust project management skillset, you will own the origination and contracting of power capacity in partnership with regional experts. This will see you look round corners in anticipation of risks and barriers to growth, deep diving the quality of the power system and the underpinning generation and developing tactical solutions and strategic proposals 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.AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security 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.
Key job responsibilities
• You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive power growth strategy for AWS’s EMEA data centers for new and existing regions, working with real estate and planning teams
• You will prospect for, originate and contract the power capacity needed to support the delivery of data centers
• You will identify risks in the delivery and operation of power grids and identify appropriate mitigations in collaboration with partner teams
• 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 work with AWS’s Public Policy team to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectivesA day in the life
• Leverages project management skills to manage both internal business partners and energy stakeholders
• Drives tactical execution of power contracts and initiatives
• Establishes and grows business and technical relationships, managing the day-to-day interactions with these partners
• Meeting the energy team objectives to support AWS’s EMEA infrastructure expansion
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering or other relevant technical field or equivalent professional or technical qualification
• 7-10+ years delivery track record in the electric utility/energy industry in an engineering, project or technical role including, but not limited to, deep understanding of the grid application process, grid access rules and electricity grids; understanding of the underlying policy and regulatory environment and extensive project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with key clients and external stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfaction
• Working proficiency in German and English languages, both written and spoken


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (MBA/MS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• Experience designing, developing & delivering HV / MV electric infrastructure
• Experience of IT infrastructure, data centres and cloud services
• Ability to converse in French or Italian is advantageous
• Experience working on energy policy initiatives