Amazon AWS Sr. Regional Program Manager – EMS, Environmental
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Sr. Regional Program Manager – Environmental Management System (EMS) to support its environmental programmes across the AWS Americas region. The position is based in the United States and offers a senior opportunity for an environmental programme management professional with experience in ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
The role is part of AWS Infrastructure Services, the organisation responsible for designing, planning, delivering and operating the infrastructure that powers AWS data centres and cloud services worldwide.
About the AWS Environmental Management Role
The successful candidate will join the AWS Environmental team, which supports the company’s environmental performance and regulatory compliance across its global data centre operations.
The position will focus on managing complex environmental initiatives across organisational boundaries while supporting both regional projects and global programmes. The successful applicant will need strong strategic and tactical skills, as well as the ability to work independently, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
A major focus of the role is the continued development and implementation of AWS’s global environmental programmes in alignment with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) principles.
Key Responsibilities
The Sr. Regional Program Manager will have responsibility across several major areas of environmental management.
Leadership and EMS Improvement
The successful candidate will help ensure that the ISO 14001-aligned EMS evolves in response to changing organisational requirements, stakeholder expectations and environmental challenges.
This includes securing appropriate resources and support for the continuous improvement of the environmental management system.
Environmental Risk Management
The position will lead the identification and assessment of environmental aspects and impacts across AWS AMER.
The programme manager will develop strategic plans addressing significant environmental risks and opportunities while establishing ambitious but achievable environmental objectives and targets.
Environmental Programme Implementation
The role will oversee the design and deployment of environmental programmes and operational controls designed to improve environmental performance.
Responsibilities will also include ensuring compliance with applicable legal and other requirements, as well as leading environmental training and awareness programmes to promote sustainability practices throughout the organisation.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
The successful candidate will establish and manage systems for monitoring, measuring and reporting environmental performance.
The role includes conducting internal audits of the EMS and regulatory compliance, analysing environmental data to identify trends and gaps, and developing recommendations for improvement.
The programme manager will also present environmental performance reports and recommendations to senior management.
Continual Improvement
The position will drive continuous improvement of AWS’s environmental management system through management reviews, corrective actions and innovative approaches to improving environmental performance.
The role also involves working across teams, building consensus, mentoring colleagues and contributing to process improvement.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- At least five years of programme management or technical project management experience.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
- Experience in environmental programme management, including ISO 14000.
Preferred Qualifications
Amazon identifies several additional qualifications that may strengthen an application. These include experience owning programme strategy from development through end-to-end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership.
Experience working in or supporting data centre environments is also preferred.
Candidates should be comfortable managing complex initiatives, working with multiple stakeholders and balancing strategic objectives with operational requirements.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised base salary range varies by location. For Austin, Texas; Herndon, Virginia; and Seattle, Washington, the listed annual base salary range is US$148,700 to US$201,200.
Amazon states that total compensation may also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), with final compensation determined by factors including experience, qualifications and location.
Eligible employees may also receive benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits with 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave.
Why Work with AWS?
AWS describes itself as one of the world’s most comprehensive cloud platforms, supporting customers ranging from startups to major global enterprises.
The company also highlights its focus on career development, mentorship, inclusion and work-life harmony. Candidates from diverse career backgrounds are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
How to Apply
Professionals with experience in environmental management systems, ISO 14001, programme management, regulatory compliance and data centre operations may find this AWS opportunity particularly relevant.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and provides workplace accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and hiring process.
