Expansion Transaction Manager, APAC Data Center

Expansion Transaction Manager, APAC Data Center at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Infrastructure Services leads the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the continuous running of the cloud. This critical team supports all AWS data centers, including the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment vital for customer innovation. We tackle the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and are seeking talented individuals to join our mission.

You will be part of a diverse team comprising software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. Collaboration across AWS is key to delivering the highest safety and security standards, providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers employees to see them through to completion.

The APAC Data Center Supply Solutions team is actively looking for an Expansion Transaction Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with various internal teams to procure data center capacity, support long-term scaling strategies for AWS’s infrastructure regions, and manage a portfolio of critical infrastructure agreements. As a core member of the business development team, you will oversee all aspects of transaction deal flow related to data center procurement projects across the region.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for data center expansion activities, including data analysis, budget approval process ownership, and document administration from deal inception to closure.
• Manage infrastructure transactions by validating internal stakeholder inputs, engaging with vendors, preparing business cases for leadership approval, and driving contract execution with Legal partners.
• Assist with the site selection process, strategy development, financial analysis, and the approval process for new AWS data center sites.
• Offer support and analysis on supply plans, strategy documents, account reviews, research requests, and stakeholder management.
• Support the development of Master Service Agreements, Master Work Orders, Service Orders, and contract amendments.
• Manage internal stakeholder communication, providing status updates on contract executions.
• Represent the team in project meetings and work cross-organizationally to address project issues.
• Manage infrastructure operating expenses, including obtaining internal financial approvals, budget planning with finance, working with vendors, payment and accounting teams to resolve account escalation issues, and cash disbursements.
• Ensure data integrity in supply planning and execution systems related to infrastructure supply options, covering cost, capacity, key dates, and contractual terms.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of continual process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, team effectiveness, and new value-added activities.
• Collaborate closely with Amazon operations, legal, finance, treasury, tax, design engineering, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Continuously foster a culture of speed, flexibility, and frugality with all business partners.
• Business Travel: 10%

About The Team

At AWS, we value diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Our culture embraces varied career paths and alternative experiences.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups and Global 500 companies alike. We prioritize work-life harmony, striving for flexibility so employees can succeed at work without sacrificing home life. Our inclusive team culture, supported by employee-led affinity groups, fosters connection, curiosity, and bold ideas. We are committed to mentorship and career growth, offering endless knowledge-sharing and resources to help our professionals develop.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or a related field.
• 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience prioritizing and delivering projects on time in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies.
• 5+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g., internal and external stakeholders) and build strong working relationships to positively influence decision-making.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If your country/region isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Key skills/competency

• Transaction Management
• Data Center Procurement
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Development
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Project Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration