Head of Innovation Strategy & Design

AWS 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. The Strategic Permit

Manager role - based in Arlington / Herndon VA Seattle WA, or Austin

TX – will be responsible for coordinating the planning, execution

and evaluation of all critical government (aka Authority Having

Jurisdiction (AHJ)) approvals required for land development related

to data centers and essential supportive infrastructure.

Specifically, the Strategic Permit Manager will support all

development permitting processes for their assigned projects and

will be responsible for working with partner teams (e.g.

transaction, economic development, engineering, construction,

utility, and environment teams) to develop, coordinate and

negotiate a permit strategy, ensure that strategy is being executed

effectively, and identify and mitigate risks associated with AHJ

approval processes. Accordingly, the Strategic Permit Manager will

crucially be a primary owner of direct AHJ engagement. A successful

candidate in this role will have experience with real estate

development regulations and AHJ / government engagement. Candidate

should have a proven track record of delivering multiple,

high-priority projects with tight timelines that required strong

project management and cross-functional coordination with internal

partner teams and outside consultants and counsel. Candidate must

be able work in assigned office up to five days each week, with

exception of work travel 25-50% of the time. Identify all

government approvals required to construct data center

infrastructure.

• Coordinate internal and external project

development teams to develop, negotiate and execute a permitting

plan, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are

performing required actions at the appropriate time.

assess, mitigate and communicate risks to the permitting strategy

to internal stakeholders and leadership.

work of entitlement and permitting scheduling consultants and

specialists.

after-action reviews to identify and solution opportunities for

process improvement.

(emails, calls, messages) with internal teams and consultants to

plan and execute projects. Analyze and develop technical AHJ

approval materials. Travel to in-person internal and external

meetings and workshops. AWS 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. About AWS AWS values

diverse experiences. 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. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led

and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower

our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion

events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. 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.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent -5+ years of real estate

development experience -2+ years of entitlement and / or site

development permitting experience -2+ years experience managing

programs across cross functional teams, building processes and

coordinating development schedules Background in Urban Planning

or Government Affairs Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and

does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status,

disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive

culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace

accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring

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may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in

addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other

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