Senior Development Manager, Global Realty

Senior Development Manager, Global Realty

Amazon operates a world‑class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for strategic development, acquisition, and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network.

The Senior Development Manager will be a primary facilitator of Amazon’s long‑term industrial real‑estate strategy. The role blends strategic vision with tactical execution, leading cross‑functional teams to identify, develop, and deliver facilities that anticipate Amazon’s future operational needs throughout North America. The position requires end‑to‑end ownership—from early site control and entitlements through construction delivery—to create optionality, operational resilience, and strategic value in Amazon’s fulfillment network.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, development timing, and cost across North America.
• Drive end‑to‑end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction, and operational handover for complex industrial developments.
• Develop and execute financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses, investment evaluation, budget management, and risk mitigation to optimize economic returns while preserving operational readiness.
• Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics systems to ensure predictable delivery that balances speed, flexibility, cost‑effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross‑functional teams (Operations, Pre‑Construction, WHS, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, and more) and external stakeholders such as developers, municipalities, landowners, consultants, and community leaders.
• Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure approvals for development projects.
• Lead data‑informed decision making that considers portfolio‑wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
• Manage strategic site options and development agreements that create flexibility for Amazon’s evolving network needs.
• Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships.

A day in the life

Our North American Operations Real Estate Team secures real estate for Amazon operations across the continent. In this role you will directly influence current business requirements while helping shape and forecast future capacity needs that aren’t yet published. You will be at the forefront of Amazon’s expansion strategy, working to anticipate where and how our network will evolve.

Amazon Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan with matching
• Health insurance (including prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and adoption & surrogacy reimbursement options
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience.
• 5+ years of managing stakeholders in cross‑functional project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field.
• 8+ years of commercial real‑estate development or investment experience with end‑to‑end project lifecycle management.
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis, budget management, or investment evaluation.
• 6+ years of experience implementing process improvements or developing new approaches in real‑estate development, investment, or project management roles.
• 5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real‑estate development, investment, or strategic asset management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large, complex development projects from site acquisition through construction delivery with demonstrated financial stewardship.
• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and municipal stakeholders for entitlements and permitting.
• Experience leading strategic planning and portfolio optimization in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
• Master’s degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering, construction management, or urban planning.
• Professional certification in commercial real estate (e.g., CCIM, NAIOP Development/Finance Certificate, or RPA).
• Experience building networks of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and legal professionals for strategic development projects valued at $50MM and greater.

Salary & Compensation

Base salary ranges: USA, TN, Nashville $116,900.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually; USA, WA, Bellevue $129,900.00 – $175,700.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location and includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Additional benefits are available as outlined above; learn more at

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Posted: April 10, 2026 (Updated about 9 hours ago)