Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

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Description For Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're seeking a self-starter to join the AWS Energy team in pioneering the future for data center utility power. This role involves developing and executing the strategy for delivering energy projects and partnering with electric utilities and energy companies across the Americas.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining end-to-end power strategy for scaling and operating AWS' diverse, low-cost energy supply
  • Managing large-scale, technically complex power infrastructure projects across multiple geographies
  • Exploring and discovering new supply opportunities that deliver near-term capacity with an accelerated path to net-zero carbon supply
  • Reporting status, risks, mitigations, and successes to C-level and VP-level leadership
  • Managing utility interactions and coordinating efforts between real estate, engineering, and planning teams
  • Negotiating and executing power supply contracts across AWS regions
  • Creating innovative supply structures that integrate renewable energy portfolio

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong energy background with experience in regulated electric utilities
  • Proven track record of developing and delivering innovative energy projects
  • Ability to think strategically about business, operations, and technical challenges
  • Skill in driving tactical execution of project schedules, contracts, and initiatives
  • Experience in reliably driving initiatives to completion in high-speed, constrained environments

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy solutions, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to AWS's sustainability goals while supporting the growth of the world's leading cloud platform.

AWS values diverse experiences, work-life harmony, and fosters an inclusive team culture. The company offers mentorship, career growth opportunities, and is committed to becoming Earth's Best Employer.

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Responsibilities For Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive utilities strategy for AWS data centers for new and Machine learning regions
  • Manage multiple Utilities, EPC and Owner's Engineers to deliver MV and HV power infrastructure, including negotiations and contracting
  • Develop and execute energy strategies that leverage capital projects to reduce long-term energy costs
  • Manage capital budgets for electrical infrastructure and energy projects
  • Work collaboratively with Amazon CFE/RE team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
  • Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid
  • Manage a portfolio of complex energy projects
  • Collaborate with internal teams and regulated utilities on the implementation and management of energy projects
  • Identify and develop innovative cost savings projects related to energy infrastructure and supply
  • Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives

Requirements For Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering/Business or other technical field
  • 5+ years of experience working in utility/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role
  • 2+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US East (PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC) energy markets
  • 2+ years of experience performing financial models and analysis on rates and energy cost, negotiating interconnection agreements and related contracts with utilities and contractors
  • 2+ years of experience managing multiple million-dollar power infrastructure contracts with external stakeholders

Benefits For Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

Equity
  • Work-life harmony
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Ongoing events and learning experiences
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities

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