AMER Sustainability Manager, Amazon Global Real Estate and Facilities

Description

The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) Sustainability team seeks a Sustainability Manager to own sustainability strategy and program delivery across Amazon's AMER corporate real estate portfolio. You'll be the regional voice and trusted advisor for sustainability — the person GREF teams and Amazonians turn to for guidance on how our office buildings can operate more sustainably. From carbon reduction and waste diversion to water conservation and sustainable design, you'll translate global sustainability commitments into on-the-ground results across hundreds of buildings. If you want to own a portfolio-wide sustainability agenda and see your work drive measurable environmental impact at scale, this is the role.

Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the regional sustainability owner and trusted advisor across GREF — the go-to resource for portfolio managers, design and construction teams, facilities management, and Amazonians on sustainability matters in the corporate office portfolio
- Run sustainability programs end-to-end, from defining goals and milestones through tracking progress, clearing blockers, and communicating outcomes to leadership
- Develop and deliver regional sustainability plans in partnership with leasing, design, construction, and operations teams — translating global strategy into regional execution across carbon, waste, water, and resource reduction programs
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including landlords, developers, and third-party service providers) to ensure sustainability priorities are integrated into business decisions
- Lead regional sustainability pilots, measure results, and scale successful approaches across the portfolio
- Contribute to annual planning cycles with data-driven proposals for regional sustainability projects and resourcing needs

A day in the life
You'll spend your time at the intersection of strategy and execution — one day you might be reviewing sustainability design standards for a new workspace, the next you're working with operations teams to identify areas of waste reduction improvements across the region, and the next you're aligning with landlords on green lease requirements. You'll partner with portfolio managers, design and construction teams, facilities management, and third-party service providers to embed sustainability into every stage of a workplace building's lifecycle. No two weeks look the same, and the work you do will directly impact Amazon's sustainability commitments at scale.

You'll work closely with global sustainability colleagues and a cross-functional team of specialists, engineers, and program managers, but you'll be expected to drive your programs independently — from defining the approach through delivering results.

About the team
The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team manages Amazon's real estate and facilities globally. It's organized into Regional Portfolio Management, Global Centers of Enablement, and Global Centers of Expertise. Design, Sustainability and Engineering includes Global Design, Workplace Guidelines, Sustainability, and Engineering teams. These teams develop design concepts, implement workplace standards, and deliver various spaces across Amazon's portfolio. GREF emphasizes inclusive team culture, work-life balance, and career growth. The team values diversity and promotes knowledge sharing and mentorship. GREF strives to create spaces that support Amazonians' work while enhancing employee well-being and aligning with the company's strategic vision.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, urban planning, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant work experience
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field
- Experience managing sustainability programs within real estate, facilities management, or the built environment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., property management firms, engineering consultants, landlords)

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as LEED AP, WELL AP, TRUE Advisor, or ISSP
- Experience with green lease frameworks, sustainable design standards, or sustainable operations at scale
- Familiarity with waste management, water stewardship, or carbon reduction programs at portfolio scale
- Experience working with third-party service providers in a program management capacity
- Experience navigating a matrixed organization where progress depends on building consensus across teams without direct authority
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing strategic documents and presenting to senior leadership

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 process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, VA, Arlington - 139,500.00 - 188,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 139,500.00 - 188,700.00 USD annually