Job Description
The AWS Data Center Planning and Delivery team is seeking an experienced, strategic executive to oversee the end-to-end delivery of data center supply across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and communication of a comprehensive strategic infrastructure plan for all Amazon clusters in EMEA, including market dynamics, customer needs, and growth scenarios.
* Execute the strategic business development plan by partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver new data center projects on time and to specification.
* Negotiate complex contracts with developers, public authorities, and other partners, balancing technical requirements with broader business objectives.
* Prepare high-level business reviews for senior leadership on project progress, financial approvals, and overall deal costs/benefits.
* Develop and maintain long-term strategic partnerships to support key markets and ensure data center supply continuity.
* Effectively manage multiple concurrent data center development projects, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent.
* 15+ years of critical operations or technology experience.
* 15+ years leading business development, site acquisition, procurement, or finance teams.
* Deep understanding of project management methodologies and strategies.
* Experience working in international projects environments with diverse legislative requirements.
* Strong understanding of data center technologies.
* Experience managing complex technology infrastructure projects.
* Ability to lead matrixed teams and individuals across multiple locations.
* Well-organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.
* Experience managing data center infrastructure deployments.
* Proven track record of securing data centre capacity, including permitting and easements as required.
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