Water Stewardship Manager, WW Sustainability

Description

Join us at the forefront of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

The Worldwide Environment Team is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the company’s water stewardship program. In this role, you will develop and oversee replenishment projects that support Amazon’s water stewardship program.

You will work with global partners to identify opportunities for restoring watersheds, expanding water access, and improving water system efficiency in regions where Amazon operates. You will develop a portfolio of projects, oversee project implementation, and own long-term project maintenance and reporting workstreams.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with external partners to source replenishment projects for 10-15 watersheds per year

• Manage relationships with existing partners and ensure that projects deliver sustainable benefits for targeted watersheds

• Track project pipeline for replenishment projects in targeted watersheds

• Work with internal teams to complete contracting and payment processes for all projects

• Work with external partners to identify and validate volumetric benefits of replenishment projects

• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions

• Communicate about Amazon’s water stewardship work

• 10-20% travel requirements for project implementation and meeting with regional teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management, international development, or other relevant field

• 5+ years’ work experience in corporate water stewardship, water resources management, international development, or other relevant field

• Proven ability to source, develop, oversee, and track water projects with non-profit and/or private sector partners

• Strong understanding of corporate water stewardship, international water and sanitation programs, watershed restoration, or water technology

• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills and ability to recommend actionable decisions with limited data

• Proven record of accomplishment cultivating strong relationships with external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven record of managing relationships with public sector stakeholders in the US and internationally

• 7+ years’ work experience in corporate water stewardship, water resources management, international development, or other relevant field

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, San Francisco - 178,700.00 - 241,700.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 170,900.00 - 231,200.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually