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. USA, NY, New York - 142,900.00 - 193,300.00 USD annually USA, TN, Nashville - 116,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually