Site Due Diligence Manager, APJC Risk & Resiliency
Amazon
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 5+ years' project or program management experience
- 5+ years' experience in infrastructure construction, design engineering, environmental science, architecture, or risk managementDESCRIPTIONAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Play a leading role in Due Diligence and risk management team at AWS, where we have a history and tradition of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Amazon Web Services' Infrastructure Risk and Resiliency team, you will lead due diligence's, partnering with stakeholders across the APJC organization to shape the future of AWS' infrastructure growth and evolving risk landscape.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 will 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, and be a strong advocate for risk management.A day in the life
Key responsibilities include:
- Guide the expansion of AWS facilities and services in new and existing regions by delivering site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments.
- 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
- Coordinate internal teams and manage relationships with 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.About the team
About AWSDiverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Mumbai, MH, INDPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Datacenter operations, construction, technical due diligence, or risk assessment experience strongly preferred
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or architecture.
- Masters degree in relevant subject
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with senior leadership
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy