Amazon · 2 hours ago
Senior Development Manager, Global Realty
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expAmazon operates a world-class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The Senior Development Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team, responsible for leading cross-functional teams to proactively identify, develop, and deliver facilities that anticipate Amazon's future operational needs throughout North America.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, development timing, and cost across North America
Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction, and operational handover for complex industrial developments
Develop and execute 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 delivery that balances speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence
Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross-functional teams (Operations, Pre-Construction, WHS, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, and more) including developers, municipalities, landowners, consultants, and community leaders
Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure approvals for development projects
Lead data-informed decision making that considers portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Manage strategic site options and development agreements that create flexibility for Amazon's evolving network needs
Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
5+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field
8+ years of commercial real estate development or investment experience with end-to-end project lifecycle management
3+ years of experience with financial analysis, budget management, or investment evaluation
6+ years experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real estate development, investment, or project management roles
5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate development, investment, or strategic asset management
Preferred
Experience managing large, complex development projects from site acquisition through construction delivery with demonstrated financial stewardship
Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and municipal stakeholders for entitlements and permitting
Experience leading strategic planning and portfolio optimization in fast-paced, high-growth environments
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
Experience building networks of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and legal professionals for strategic development projects valued at $50MM and greater
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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