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Job Description
Director of EMEA Data Center Delivery
Seeking an experienced executive to oversee the end-to-end delivery of data center supply across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
**Key Responsibilities:** • Lead the development and communication of the comprehensive strategic infrastructure plan for all Amazon regions in EMEA, analyzing market dynamics, customer needs, and growth scenarios to define the optimal blend of colocation and self-built data center capacity. • Execute the strategic business development plan by partnering cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver new data center projects on time and to specification. • Negotiate complex, multi-million-dollar contracts with developers, public authorities, and other partners, balancing technical requirements with broader business objectives. • Prepare and deliver high-level business reviews to senior leadership on project progress, financial approvals, and overall deal costs/benefits. • Develop and maintain long-term strategic partnerships to support key markets and ensure the continuity of data center supply. • Effectively manage multiple concurrent, complex data center development projects across the EMEA region, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. **Ideal Candidate:** • Possesses a unique combination of business acumen, technical expertise, and global infrastructure experience. • Has a proven track record of leading strategic infrastructure initiatives, managing large-scale technology projects, and negotiating high-value contracts. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, interfacing with technical and executive-level teams, and leading a diverse multi-located team of professionals. **About the Team:** • AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. • Collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers. • Experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. **Why AWS:** • Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. • Pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, with customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trusting our robust suite of products and services. **Inclusive Team Culture:** • Employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. • Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. **Mentorship & Career Growth:** • Endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources help you develop into a better-rounded professional. • We strive for flexibility as part of our working culture, achieving success at work without sacrificing work-life harmony. **Basic Qualifications:** • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience. • 10+ years of critical operations or technology experience. • 10+ years leading and developing business development, site acquisition, procurement, or finance teams. • Deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Master's Degree in Engineering or Business. • Strong understanding of data center technologies. • Experience in management of complex, high-value technology infrastructure projects. • Experience leading matrixed teams and individuals across multiple locations. • Experience working in an international projects' environment.