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Amazon Due Diligence Manager, APJC Risk & Resiliency in Sydney, Australia
Description
AWS Infrastructure Services is looking for a passionate, results-orientated, Engineer or Architect to guide the expansion of AWS facilities and services in new and existing regions by delivering site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments and delivering concept, design ready sites.
Play a leading role in Due Diligence team at AWS, you will lead due diligence's, partnering with stakeholders across the APAC organization to shape the future of AWS’ infrastructure growth and evolving risk landscape.
You will assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations, review and prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations, partnering with internal stakeholders to secure funding and manage projects to successful resolution.
Key job responsibilities
You will play a key role in site due diligence for new and existing AWS regions. This will involve compiling and analyzing site specific information that may impact development costs or schedule, or present risks to the operation of data center infrastructure. This may include the assessment of (i) data center concept design, (ii) identifying design and construction timelines & permitting constraints, (iii) utility availability and reliability, (iv) natural hazard exposure, (v) environmental risks and (vi) legal risks You will be expected to engage, direct, and manage external consultants and experts to analyze risks and develop mitigations.
You will identify, assess, and prioritizing risks and mitigations to continuously improve the resilience of AWS infrastructure. You will be expected to regularly engage with stakeholders, and report to AWS leaders, across the business to ensure risks are being appropriately identified, communicated, and managed.
The right person for this role does not need previous Data center experience but does need to have a strong track record of multidisciplinary infrastructure design and project management experience in APJC, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities, deep diving where necessary to ensure a path to green.
A day in the life
Guide the expansion of AWS facilities and services in new and existing regions across APAC by delivering site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments.
Assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, environmental, planning, and business development considerations
Review and prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations, partnering with internal stakeholders to secure funding and manage projects to successful resolution.
Coordinate internal teams and manage external consultants and external subject matter experts
Present assessment results to stakeholders and leaders throughout the business to drive alignment on risk management strategies.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, driving efficiencies, and developing initiatives to improve AWS’ management of risk.
Develop and monitor internal metrics, goals, and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
Up to 25% travel, including to international destinations across APAC.
About the team
The Data Centre Supply Solutions (DCCS) team consists of high performing contributors and leaders working together in a dynamic environment. You are valued for your unique perspective, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset. Every day is "Day 1", and we embody this mentality of a start-up company to continuously improve and propel us forward.
Basic Qualifications
4+ years of program or project management experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Multidisciplinary concept/preliminary design experience
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, sketch up and MS Office Suite.
Experience in a technical field, (electrical, mechanical, Architectural)
Solid understanding of local standards and council design standards
Chartered engineer/Architect with accredited institute
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.