Amazon is seeking a results-oriented Senior Energy Strategy Manager to work as a Project Single Threaded Owner (STO) for the AMER Central Infra-Energy Team. In this role, you will help to deliver on AWS’ energy strategy by evaluating and structuring complex power procurement opportunities. This specialized role will be the single threaded owner working with cross-functional teams to assess power capacity deals, conduct financial analysis, and develop innovative transaction structures that accelerate AWS's path to multiple gigawatts of new capacity in 2026 and beyond.

The Project STO will serve as a key contributor in evaluating non-standard utility capacity opportunities across the AMER Central Region, bringing deep analytical rigor and energy market expertise to complex deal assessments. This role requires a unique combination of technical energy knowledge, financial acumen, and project management skills to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of power procurement, including behind-the-meter installations, hybrid generation solutions, and mostly renewables generation power.

Key job responsibilities
Deal Evaluation & Analysis
- Conduct comprehensive financial and technical assessments of power procurement opportunities in excess of 1GW of capacity
- Analyze complex deal structures including capital contributions (CIAC), prepaid OpEx arrangements, and market settlement mechanisms
- Develop detailed financial models to compare competing opportunities across cost, timeline, and risk dimensions

Transaction Structuring & Coordination
- Develop innovative deal structures that balance near-term capacity needs with long-term cost optimization
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Tax, and Technical Accounting teams to ensure comprehensive due diligence
- Create standardized evaluation frameworks and documentation templates for consistent deal assessment

Cross-Functional Partnership
- Work closely with TSS (Technical Site Services), RE (Real Estate), and TIPM teams to validate technical feasibility
- Collaborate with Legal on contract negotiations and risk mitigation strategies
- Engage with Water and Renewable Energy teams on integrated infrastructure solutions
- Lead monthly leadership reviews and portfolio prioritization discussions

Market Intelligence & Innovation
- Stay current on emerging power generation technologies including SMRs, hybrid (BTM &FTM) solutions, and energy storage
- Analyze utility rate-making practices and regulatory environments across jurisdictions
- Assess innovative approaches to accelerate capacity delivery timelines

A day in the life
This Senior Energy Strategy Manager will spend their day conducting deep-dive financial analysis on potential delivery opportunities, evaluating emerging power generation technologies and identify ideal capacity delivery options to power AWS’ growth. They'll coordinate with internal stakeholders to validate generation capacity assumptions, and work with Finance to assess NPV impacts of various capital contribution scenarios. They'll participate in portfolio reviews to compare opportunities across regions, prepare executive documentation outlining risks, opportunities and make recommendations to support accelerated growth. Throughout the day, they'll leverage their energy market expertise to identify hidden costs and optimize deal terms while maintaining clear communication across stakeholder groups.

About the team
We are pioneering innovative transaction structures that go beyond traditional utility ESAs to include complex arrangements with capital contributions, market settlements, behind the meter structures, and emerging technologies. The Project STO role is critical to our success, bringing specialized expertise to evaluate our pipeline of projects and accelerate their conversion to executed deals.

Our team values deep technical expertise, Bias for Action, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-moving energy markets. We celebrate knowledge sharing and mentorship, with regular opportunities to learn from our team of Principals who bring decades of utility and energy experience.