Real Estate Manager, Principal, Data Center Supply Solutions

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Principal Real Estate Manager to lead portfolio strategy for our global data center real estate portfolio. This role is the strategic decision-maker responsible for evaluating and recommending the optimal disposition of assets across the portfolio lifecycle -including hold sublease sell redevelop expand and exit strategies.

The successful candidate will own the end-to-end real estate finance and portfolio optimization function for data center land and leases driving analysis and recommendations that directly impact billions of dollars in asset value. You will operate at the intersection of real estate investment strategy across the existing portfolio corporate finance and infrastructure operations to maximize portfolio value and align real estate decisions with AWSs long-term capacity and growth objectives.

This is a highly visible individual contributor role requiring deep expertise in commercial real estate finance portfolio optimization and strategic planning at scale. You will influence executives across AWS and Amazon to shape the future of our physical infrastructure footprint.

Key job responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy
Own long-term portfolio strategy for AWS data center real estate (owned leased etc.)
Lead hold/sell/sublease/redevelop analysis using market conditions demand forecasts and financial returns
Build portfolio optimization models to inform capital allocation; identify underperforming assets and develop value recovery strategies
Define asset lifecycle management framework from acquisition through disposition

Financial Modeling & Performance
Own valuation methodology (DCF IRR/NPV comps cap rates) and maintain pro forma models for hold/sell/sublease/redevelop scenarios
Establish portfolio performance benchmarks KPIs and standardized analytics tools/templates/reporting cadences

Market Intelligence & Transaction
Lead complex transactions: asset sales sale-leasebacks ground lease restructurings subleases
Negotiate key commercial terms; manage external advisors (brokers appraisers investment bankers)
Monitor data center market trends (cap rates construction costs land values lease economics) and track hyperscale strategies colo M&A and institutional investor appetite
Build proprietary market intelligence frameworks; publish portfolio performance reviews and market outlook reports

Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Treasury Tax Legal Engineering Operations Capacity Planning and Accounting to optimize deal structures
Serve as portfolio strategy SME for leadership at all levels
Mentor team members in real estate finance and strategic thinking; represent AWS in industry forums investor meetings and broker relationships


About the team
AWS Data Center Strategic Solutions (DCSS) plans acquires and manages the physical infrastructure powering AWS the worlds leading cloud platform. We operate at the intersection of real estate engineering and technology to deliver global data center capacity.

The Strategic Portfolio Management function owns the lifecycle strategy for our data center real estate assets ensuring each is optimally positioned for maximum value through continued operation redevelopment subleasing or disposition directly impacting AWSs capital efficiency.

Were experienced real estate professionals and strategic thinkers thriving in high-growth ambiguity. If youre passionate about institutional-grade real estate strategy applied to one of the worlds most dynamic portfolios we want to hear from you.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent in business management real estate or another related field
- Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
- 6 years of property management asset management portfolio management and/or real estate financial analysis experience
- 5 years of real estate transactions experience
- Experience working with presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level
- 12 years experience in commercial real estate real estate finance portfolio management or real estate investment/asset management
- Deep understanding of commercial lease structures ground leases and real estate contract law
- Strong proficiency in real estate valuation methodologies market analysis and investment underwriting

- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design operations or delivery
- Experience working in fast paced environments and managing workload even during times of stress or escalated activity
- Experience in commercial transactions
- MBA MS in Real Estate or Masters in Finance from a top-tier program
- Professional certification: CFA CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) CCIM or MAI designation
- Direct experience with data center hyperscale infrastructure or mission-critical real estate portfolios
- Experience at a REIT institutional real estate investment manager or major technology companys corporate real estate team
- Familiarity with land entitlement zoning environmental permitting and site development processes
- Experience with portfolio management technology platforms (Argus CoStar Yardi or similar)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 TX Austin - 192200.00 - 260000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 192200.00 - 260000.00 USD annually