Manager, Strategy and Investment , APAC DCSS
DESCRIPTION
Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to help establish Amazon as a key technology platform provider?
Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL) is looking for a Business Development Manager in Data Center Supply Solutions team to drive our infrastructure strategy and investment activities supporting new market expansion in the India region. As a Technical Business Development Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to help promote the growth and shape the future of our business. This role will serve as a key member of the Business Development Team, and will play a critical role in driving ownership of key deliverables across multiple stakeholder organizations, working hand in hand with demand planners, engineering, public policy, legal, finance/treasury, project management, and operations. He/she should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions. A successful candidate will have the aptitude to strategically plan, make decisions, negotiate contracts, act tactically, write effectively, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. He/she must be a proven problem solver, and possess the ability to influence at the CxO level and negotiate multi-million dollar contracts.
As this position involves direct contact with senior leaders, you must have a professional demeanor, strong business acumen, and be able to communicate ideas in a clear and articulate manner. This position will be based in Mumbai, but will require 15-25% business travel to support regional expansion activities, training, and team off-sites.
Key job responsibilities
• Serve as a key member of the Technical Business Development team in driving overall Infrastructure strategy for target regions for real estate
• Understand the supplier base (both Colocation providers and Real Estate developers), develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and activity, and develop long-term strategic partnerships in support of our key markets
• Set business development plans in-line with the larger organization strategic direction
• Negotiate and close multi-million dollar contracts to support capacity expansion
• Understand the technical requirements of our engineering teams and negotiate solutions that meet technical requirements as well as the business objectives
• Ownership of business case creation and presentation to leadership (including commercial, technical and risk profile)
• Prepare and give project reviews to the senior management team regarding progress and deal execution roadblocks
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and pivot on the fly to changing requirements
• Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners
• Develop and implement new mechanisms to improve our customer experience
• Business Travel: 15-25%
About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of total work experience in an external facing role, such as managing commercial relationships with vendors or customers
• 10+ years of total work experience in sales, acquisition, operations or management of real estate in the Industrial, Data Center or Commercial Real Estate industries
• 6+ years of experience of transaction coordination including supplier/customer communication, cost analysis, negotiations and contracting, and supplier performance management
• Knowledge and track record of executing both Colocation and Real Estate related Data Center transactions including leading commercial, technical and legal negotiations
• 4+ years of experience in market development, including site and/or vendor evaluation and due diligence activities
• High level of proficiency in MS WORD and MS EXCEL
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering (or 10+ years’ experience in lieu)
• 6+ years of experience related to the negotiation of contracts either from a Colocation or Real Estate perspective
• High level knowledge of data center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, structural, fiber optics, and other technical, operational and security requirements: Relevant certifications such as CDCDP via CNET a plus
• Exceptional process management skills with capacity to manage a large number of competing priorities simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to provide big picture insights from granular data
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills necessary to build effective working relationships and positively influence decision making
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a complex, ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Written and oral communication skills in Hindi
• Proficiency in the use of business applications such as SalesForce, Tableau, Google Earth