The AWS Global Data Center Supply Solutions Team is looking for a talented, experienced Colocation Lease Analyst based in our Seattle, Austin or DC corporate office campuses. In this role, you will be a key member of the Portfolio & Asset Management team, and report directly to the Sr. Technical Business Manager. Responsibilities include managing Colocation lifecycle from intake/ QC through lease termination and /or renewal related activities to support the existing and expanding data center portfolio.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills that can work independently. Candidate should possess a high level of financial and colocation acumen and be able to excel in an extremely fast-paced environment with a high degree of ambiguity.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Key job responsibilities
• Ingestion, review and auditing of rent and power datacenter and colocation invoices
• Perform quality control over invoice abstraction
• Partner with key stakeholders to help ensure accurate and timely payments
• Ongoing processing of invoice approvals and invoice payments
• Processing of payments in line with internal Spend & Transaction Policies and contractual terms
• Track cost savings and avoidance
• Manage landlord/vendor account reconciliation
• Manage the landlord/vendor onboarding process
• Drive monthly portfolio metric and variance reporting
• Reconcile payment inquiries for internal and external customers
• Lead special projects
A day in the life
**Why AWS**
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*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.
About the team
The AWS PAM-AMER team consists of regional ownership over Payment Management, Leased Portfolio Management, Owned Portfolio Management and Lease Administration for AMER. Our functions include support for new transactions, management of owned sites, compliance to S&TP and contractual requirements for all real estate and lease payments, and management of critical lease and contract dates. We abstract and manage the contract data for executed real estate and colocation contracts. We are a primary point of contact for landlords/vendors and onsite team escalations, tenant alterations and site improvements, vendor management and tenant management.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-BA/BS degree in business, real estate, accounting or related experience with a minimum five years of demonstrated experience in lease administration and a minimum two years of experience in commercial real estate
-Minimum three years in Office Suite of products (excel, word, outlook) with a minimum three years using lease administration software (TRIRIGA, Accruent, Tango)
-Minimum three years of experience in processing rent charges and/or invoices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-BS/BA degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance or related experience with experience managing internal stakeholder relationships and working successfully across organizations to deliver results requiring collaboration and coordination with multiple teams
-Working knowledge of commercial real estate principles and financial concepts and competence utilizing commercial real estate software platforms and ability to work independently, deal with large volume, and prioritize effectively in a complex, ambiguous and fast-paced environment
-Experience in data center/colocation real estate with experience with large, global real estate portfolios and strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to leadership teams
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $148,800/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.