Overview

The EMEA Energy and Water team is looking for a Water Infrastructure Manager to support scaling and growth across our Data Centre network. This role involves driving the development, implementation and construction of new water infrastructure to deliver large-scale water projects and renewably operate water infrastructure across AWS facilities. This role is available in Madrid, Zaragoza, London, Frankfurt, and Dublin.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) — AIS owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables affecting the supply chain and are looking for talented people who want to help. You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to deliver high standards for safety and security while providing scalable capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers, and you will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Responsibilities

• You will own the End-to-End delivery of off-site water infrastructure solutions, from scoping to physical delivery. This requires you to project manage as the business and technical owner of all aspects of the delivery.
• You will manage 3rd party design consultants, develop and document requirements, budgets, business cases, permitting and project schedules.
• You will prepare project contracts, milestone payments and schedules; taking the contract through legal reviews and procurement pathways.
• The role requires strong project management, technical competency in design and a programmatic leadership through legal and procurement to drive results.
• You will multitask and re-prioritize and effectively lead deliveries based on ever changing business needs.
• You will build and maintain overall delivery program and project budget, submitting Capital Allocation Requests to Senior leadership to secure finance for project delivery.
• You will prepare investment need/business case papers to secure internal funding for water reinforcement projects to secure water supply and discharges.

A day in the life

• Liaison with regulators and external stakeholders (water utilities, environmental agencies, health department, construction contractors, etc.).
• Liaison with internal stakeholders (Design Engineering, Environmental, Legal, Procurement, Construction, Real Estate, etc.).
• You will leverage project management tools and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Regularly report to senior leadership on status of key project metrics vs. commitment of your projects.
• Ensure construction standards are followed and national construction regulations are complied with.
• Create detailed planning packs to build scalable and future-proof water infrastructure.

About the team

About AWS: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting or does not follow a traditional path, do not let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, serving customers from startups to Global 500 companies. We manage work-life harmony and flexibility as part of our working culture.

You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to deliver safety, security, and scalable capacity at low cost. You will experience an inclusive culture that empowers you to own ideas to completion. There is an emphasis on building an inclusive team culture, curiosity, connection, and mentorship for career growth.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Further education favorable
• 10+ years of demonstrable work experience delivering water design infrastructure and engineering solutions for capital-intensive projects across diversified industries
• Language fluency in French, German, or Spanish is highly regarded. Business English is mandatory.
• 5+ years managing end-to-end project scope, business case and infrastructure requirements, develop contract and draft documentation, request for proposals, and capital requests
• 3+ years demonstrated experience with analytical and commercial skills to review utility tariffs, water projects and contracts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of direct experience with construction, operation, or maintenance of water infrastructure across different global regions
• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental/Economics
• Experience with fast-track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects with multiple stakeholders
• Analytical mindset to identify gaps in requirements, predict performance, and provide short-notice recommendations with limited information
• Business experience in Europe, LATAM, and/or the Middle East
• 5+ demonstrated years in program management, risk mitigation and reporting status reviews to management and internal customers

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