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Amazon is currently looking to hire an experienced Principal Portfolio Manager – Global Portfolio Optimization (GPO) to join the Worldwide Real Estate (WWRE) team and play a critical role in driving portfolio optimization globally. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team within WWRE with a mandate to Think Big and create a new way to unlock value from Amazon’s operations network. This role will focus on four high-priority initiatives, in addition to other responsibilities: (i) identifying opportunities to drive efficiency within our existing operating facilities (ii) deep diving network plans at an MSA-level with a focus on the real estate value and operational performance of existing buildings (iii) developing strategy for lease renewals, and (iv) driving additional opportunistic transactions. The role will involve partnership with other Amazon teams, both within WWRE, and outside, to build the business case to support optimization decisions and investments. The role will report up through the Global Portfolio Optimization leadership team. The role will ideally be based in the Nashville, TN or Bellevue, WA corporate offices, although Arlington, VA and New York, NY will also be considered. NA travel will be required, also potential for periodic EU travel.
Key job responsibilities
– Foster relationships and coordinate with partners within WWRE, internal Amazon stakeholders, and business unit (BU) customers to enhance ongoing data collection and conduct a deep analysis of unused space in operating facilities.
– Help lead BU customers to optimize the existing portfolio, including looking at volume allocation, launch, and lease renewal decisions.
– Build and analyze datasets for deep dive discussions analyzing Amazon’s existing buildings, new launch requirements, lease renewals, excess space, and building operating performance at an MSA level. Drive towards strategic decision-making that enhances the network and solves needs across different BUs.
– Drive global strategy for lease renewals, developing priorities and negotiating positions, coordinating with BUs and internal partners such as Finance on portfolio planning and tracking savings.
– Provide additional support and project management with lease renewals in North America as needed, including managing lease renewal data, driving data integration and updating milestones, developing an executive dashboard, and regular reporting.
– Contribute to and help drive strategy for other opportunistic transactions, leveraging conditions to create value for Amazon through the existing building network.
– Navigate through complexity and ambiguity, often with partial information, to clear recommendations for BU customers and internal stakeholders and partners.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or similar field
• Knowledge of lifecycle of physical assets (property and buildings), including negotiations for the acquisition, closure, and disposition of assets as well as capital improvements to assets.
• +7 years experience in real estate or similar field
• Extensive experience managing large multi-stakeholder projects with high visibility and time pressure
• Deep understanding of financial analysis and real estate valuation, including the use of discounted cash flow models
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in real estate, business, or urban planning
• +10 years experience in real estate or similar field
• Broad understanding of how to innovate in real estate services to optimize customer satisfaction and productivity
• Understanding real estate trends, best practices, capital markets, and the development marketplace
• Communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with customers/partners, with the ability to invite input from these groups when determining the optimal solution for the BU customer
• Ability to think strategically and holistically about BU’s unique real estate needs, while considering with the overall existing Operations network
• Ability to understand and value different BU customer needs and provide tailored services where necessary
• Leadership capability and credibility with the ability to be influence at all levels
• Acts decisively, holding others and themselves accountable for tasks, actions and development needs
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we’d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re
passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale,
please apply!
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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time
employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.