Description

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.

Are you an experienced sustainability professional who is passionate about the circular economy? Are you interested in a high impact role at the world’s preeminent cloud computing company? The AWS Sustainability team is looking for a results-oriented Senior Sustainability Specialist. This role will support our Climate Pledge goal of Net-Zero Carbon by 2040 by working hand in hand with our Hardware Engineering and Supply Chain teams to integrate circular business models into our operations. The ideal candidate will have industry experience identifying, designing, and executing programs across large, cross-functional teams. They will be able to identify environmental hotspots, and develop tailored strategies aligned with corporate sustainability goals. The individual will be responsible for scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating across organizations, driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process changes. Teamwork is an absolute must to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team while depending on and driving others to accomplish goals for our customers.

Key job responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Serving as an AWS subject matter expert in Circular Economy.

• Applying circular product design and circular economy strategies to electronics product design, manufacturing, and supply chain choices in a data center environment.

• Utilizing strong business acumen to connect initiatives to business objectives and develop well-defined business models

• Developing reports, dashboards and metrics which distill complex data into actionable insights to inform the AWS circular economy strategy.

• Influencing across organizations and with key customers to gain support for investment.

• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge on current and emerging technologies, tools, and measurement methods.

• Building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive programs to completion.

• Offering creative, out of the box solutions.

• Having fun and working hard!

A day in the life

In this role, you will work closely with customers across all of AWS, including engineering, procurement, and real estate teams to develop programs that meet our sustainability goals. You will go deep with key partners to learn their processes and priorities and you will share your expertise to help them succeed And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science), or other Sustainability-related field, or 5+ years of additional field-specific work experience.

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing environmental sustainability programs in the private or public sector

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate with internal and external customers while meeting tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, business or related degree (MBA/Masters/PhD)

• Proven ability to interface successfully with senior leadership, suppliers, and customers

• Experience obtaining, managing, and analyzing data

• Solid understanding of the electronics industry, including the specific challenges related to supply chain and first-hand experience with hardware product planning and development cycles

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