Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Easements Program Manager to join the AWS Energy & Water team that sits within the AWS Infrastructure Services org and to lead the strategy, identification, and acquisition of power and water easements for data centers that will serve AWS’s expanding global cloud infrastructure. This individual will play a critical role in securing strategic infrastructure easements that meet the technical, environmental, and financial needs of AWS while aligning with our long-term growth goals.
The ideal candidate is experienced in real estate site selection, acquisition, and development, with a specific focus on easement related projects. This role requires deep expertise in navigating zoning regulations, utility partnerships, environmental constraints, and ownership structures to secure the most viable easement agreements. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, strategic thinker with the ability to balance speed, quality, analysis, and cost in high-stakes easements deals.
At AWS, you will work eliminating gaps among internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of water and power infrastructure at the intersection of energy, and power strategy, as well as development, and business growth, helping AWS meet the ever-increasing demand for cloud services globally. As Easements Program Manager you will drive appropriate cross team delivery of easements in close coordination with internal teams such as real estate, engineering, construction, legal, and finance, to ensure the seamless delivery of easements for data center projects.
Key job responsibilities
• Drive cross-team delivery of water easements
• Identify, evaluate, and secure easements that meet AWS’s needs
• Lead the due diligence process, evaluating environmental conditions, ownership structures, and regulatory hurdles
• Collaborate with local governments, landowners, brokers, and developers to source strategic locations and assess potential risks
• Develop and execute negotiations to secure easements required for water infrastructure.
• Negotiate favorable terms with developers, landlords, and municipalities to meet AWS’s operational and financial goals.
• Manage deal flow across multiple regions, ensuring timely payments and contract execution while balancing risk and scalability
• Manage specialized consultants and/or land agents when applicable
• Own and track portfolio schedule and risks.
• Oversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes to ensure smooth site delivery
• Coordinate with engineering, design, real estate, and construction teams to align project requirements with site characteristics.
• Partner with internal teams across legal, finance, construction, and operations to align real estate strategies with AWS’s long-term growth objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local municipalities, utility providers, and economic development agencies to support project success
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on site acquisition progress, risks, and market trends.
About the team
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.
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