The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team, serving as a primary facilitator of Amazon's long-term industrial real estate strategy. This individual must be comfortable operating as both a strategic partner and tactical executor, responsible for leading cross-functional teams to proactively identify, develop, and deliver facilities that anticipate Amazon's future operational needs throughout North America. This role requires end-to-end ownership from early site control and entitlements through construction delivery, focusing on creating optionality, operational resilience, and strategic value in Amazon's fulfillment network.
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 considering portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas
• 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. In this role, you'll directly influence current business requirements while helping shape and forecast future capacity needs that aren't yet published. You'll be at the forefront of Amazon's expansion strategy, working to anticipate where and how our network will evolve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design
- 3+ years of business or financial analysis experience
- 8+ years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with end-to-end project lifecycle management
- 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in complex development environments
- 6+ years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development, investment, or project management roles
- Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or similar field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment
- 10+ years of working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies experience
- Experience delivering results, setting strategy, and running a large volume and high profile business
- Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment
- • Master's degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering, construction management, or urban planning
- Professional certification in commercial real estate (e.g., CCIM, NAIOP Development/Finance Certificate, or RPA) demonstrating expertise in real estate finance, investment analysis, and the end-to-end development process.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 157,200.00 - 212,600.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 128,600.00 - 174,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 142,900.00 - 193,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 142,900.00 - 193,300.00 USD annually
