Amazon
Manager, GREF Global Business Partnering
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Description
The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides real estate transaction expertise, business partnering, occupancy planning, capital investment management, workplace strategy and facility operations for Amazon’s corporate office portfolio globally. This role is on the Global Business Partnering (GBP) team who’s overarching purpose is to create a bridge between each business unit and GREF to align real estate strategies in support of business objectives. As a Manager on GREF’s Business Partnering team, you will serve as a business partner (BP) for the Devices and Services (D&S) business unit, working with the org's and GREF’s senior leaders.
This role connects Amazon’s Devices and Services business globally to all of GREF’s services and programs, requiring a high-degree of cross-functional collaboration. The role serves two primary functions: 1/ identify and reduce defects pertaining to Devices and Services corporate real estate so that we may improve both D&S and GREF’s ability to scale; and 2/ elevate the influence of GREF’s suite of products and programs within D&S to provide greater customer experience and efficiencies.
The optimal candidate is an experienced business partner who excels in an entrepreneurial culture, building trust quickly. They have a strong mastery of the range of challenges and scope within corporate real estate and workplace experience. They have vision, strong leadership and communication skills, and are comfortable with C-Suite executives. This person must be able to dive deep and deliver on behalf of the customer while dealing with ambiguity.
You will implement real estate and workplace reporting mechanisms to support Amazon leaders with the data, analytics, and insights necessary to inform their business goals and spend approvals.
Key job responsibilities
Partner across enterprise partners (e.g., Finance, PXT, Public Relations, Legal, Security, etc.), all cross-functional GREF real estate teams, Corporate FP&A, and Public Policy to support executive leaders in managing through ambiguity while inspecting and understanding the consequences of choices and trade-offs.
Build systems and tracking mechanisms to deliver agreed upon SLAs
Establish rhythm of business for each org, integrating GREF into business-level OP1/OP2 planning process and WBR/MBR/QBR cadence
Implement reporting mechanisms to support D&S leaders with data, analytics, metrics and research to make the best decisions
Balance D&S expectations and needs with Amazon fiduciary stewardship, as well as cost savings mandates and GREF standards/protocols
Lead and support the development and delivery of S-team executive-level real estate presentations, recommendations, and business cases; incorporate input from GREF teams to secure decisions and alignment for those presentations
Oversee issue escalation processes
Partner with GREF teams and external stakeholders to drive the successful development, implementation, and execution of GREF strategies across organizations and regions
Provide thought leadership, industry best practices and market insights to D&S leadership to inform recommendations and decisions
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of program or project management experience
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of driving process improvements experience
Bachelor's degree, or PMP certificate
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 $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides real estate transaction expertise, business partnering, occupancy planning, capital investment management, workplace strategy and facility operations for Amazon’s corporate office portfolio globally. This role is on the Global Business Partnering (GBP) team who’s overarching purpose is to create a bridge between each business unit and GREF to align real estate strategies in support of business objectives. As a Manager on GREF’s Business Partnering team, you will serve as a business partner (BP) for the Devices and Services (D&S) business unit, working with the org's and GREF’s senior leaders.
This role connects Amazon’s Devices and Services business globally to all of GREF’s services and programs, requiring a high-degree of cross-functional collaboration. The role serves two primary functions: 1/ identify and reduce defects pertaining to Devices and Services corporate real estate so that we may improve both D&S and GREF’s ability to scale; and 2/ elevate the influence of GREF’s suite of products and programs within D&S to provide greater customer experience and efficiencies.
The optimal candidate is an experienced business partner who excels in an entrepreneurial culture, building trust quickly. They have a strong mastery of the range of challenges and scope within corporate real estate and workplace experience. They have vision, strong leadership and communication skills, and are comfortable with C-Suite executives. This person must be able to dive deep and deliver on behalf of the customer while dealing with ambiguity.
You will implement real estate and workplace reporting mechanisms to support Amazon leaders with the data, analytics, and insights necessary to inform their business goals and spend approvals.
Key job responsibilities
Partner across enterprise partners (e.g., Finance, PXT, Public Relations, Legal, Security, etc.), all cross-functional GREF real estate teams, Corporate FP&A, and Public Policy to support executive leaders in managing through ambiguity while inspecting and understanding the consequences of choices and trade-offs.
Build systems and tracking mechanisms to deliver agreed upon SLAs
Establish rhythm of business for each org, integrating GREF into business-level OP1/OP2 planning process and WBR/MBR/QBR cadence
Implement reporting mechanisms to support D&S leaders with data, analytics, metrics and research to make the best decisions
Balance D&S expectations and needs with Amazon fiduciary stewardship, as well as cost savings mandates and GREF standards/protocols
Lead and support the development and delivery of S-team executive-level real estate presentations, recommendations, and business cases; incorporate input from GREF teams to secure decisions and alignment for those presentations
Oversee issue escalation processes
Partner with GREF teams and external stakeholders to drive the successful development, implementation, and execution of GREF strategies across organizations and regions
Provide thought leadership, industry best practices and market insights to D&S leadership to inform recommendations and decisions
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of program or project management experience
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of driving process improvements experience
Bachelor's degree, or PMP certificate
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 $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.