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Posted date: Sep 17, 2025
There have been 10 jobs posted with the title of Sustainability Specialist all time at Amazon.Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $142,350
Range: $107,300 - $177,400
Description
Do you have a background in managing global programs for energy? Are you excited to work on the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure? Are you passionate about making an impact in sustainability and energy industry?The AWS Global Energy Team is looking for a talented individual to own high-impact carbon free energy program across Amazon’s global data centers and other infrastructure. This role will support powering our operations with Carbon Free Energy as part of our goal to reach net zero carbon by 2040 by owning development of programs and products that deliver insights to drive decarbonization.
The specialist will work collaboratively with stakeholders from AWS Infrastructure teams to facilitate strategy, execution, drive process improvement projects, and support business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational
skillsets with a passion for producing high quality work. This position involves direct contact with senior leaders and business partners. A successful candidate will have a professional demeanor and be able to communicate effectively with people at every level, both internally and externally.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage Amazon’s global carbon free energy procurement programs across business units
• Support design of innovative energy strategies to minimize cost, risk, and enable CFE
• Drive process improvements to streamline execution of energy procurement activities
• Design metrics for energy programs globally by collaborating with senior Energy Procurement Managers, Finance business partners, and senior
leaders
• Lead development of reporting, insights which distill complex data into actionable insights to drive business strategy
A day in the life
Why AWS
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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.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Energy/Engineering/InformationScience/Management or similar field
• 3+ years in program or product management role
• Proven experience diving deep into data, existing processes, people, and systems in order to simplify complex processes
• Proven track record partnering with business owners to understand requirements, developing analysis to solve their business problems, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver results
Extended Qualifications
• Masters or MBA in related field• 2+ years of experience working in the energy, utilities, renewables, or sustainability industry
• Proven experience leading initiatives related to renewables or sustainability projects, power procurement, infrastructure development, or
data center planning
• Proven ability to interface successfully with senior leadership, suppliers, and customers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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