Renewable Energy Procurement Manager, AWS Energy

Amazon is seeking a Renewable Energy Procurement Manager for AWS in Seattle, WA. The role involves developing and executing renewable energy strategies, negotiating energy contracts, and collaborating with the Amazon Infrastructure team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in the renewable energy sector. The position focuses on supporting clean energy growth and reducing carbon emissions while working within AWS's diverse team.
About the position

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. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Support the growth of clean energy at scale across the Western US and Canada with the AWS Energy Team. In this role, you will originate, structure and negotiate energy contracts across AWS regions and create innovative supply structures to scale our renewable energy portfolio. The candidate will identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate opportunities. The optimal candidate will be a passionate self-starter, have a results-oriented approach, analytical skill set, and strong financial acumen. Function Specific Work Activities: Support the development and execution of a comprehensive renewable energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers. Lead energy contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid. Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support new data center region planning. Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon. The AWS Energy Procurement Team is responsible for delivering energy deals that reduce our Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon emissions, working backwards from Amazon's Climate Pledge.

Responsibilities
• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive renewable energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers
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• Lead energy contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid
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• Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support new data center region planning
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• Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required in Economics, Engineering, or Business
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• 5+ years of experience working in the renewable energy/utility/energy industry
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• 3+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US West (CAISO, WECC) energy markets

Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree (MBA/MS)
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• 8+ years of experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies
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• Proven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies
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• Familiarity with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources
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• Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable OEMs
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• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects with minimal direction
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• Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers

Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
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• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package
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• Flexible working culture to support work-life harmony
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• Mentorship and career advancement resources