Senior Space Planner, Amazon Security

Amazon Security is looking for a Senior Space Planner Program Manager to support a fast-growing and geographically-expanding organization and work program. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day global space planning operations for AWS Security and Stores Security. The role will be based in Seattle, WA.

You will operate as a true business partner to senior business leaders, finance, HR, Recruiting, GREF and support teams throughout AWS Security and Stores Security for a rapidly growing work program that spans multiple locations. You will have ownership of space planning, requiring the ability to operate at a tactical and strategic level and coordinate complex projects. You will simultaneously act as an internal ambassador, educator, planner, and implementer. You must have a proven ability to plan-ahead, manage time effectively, and have passion and in-depth knowledge of Property & Facilities Management Operations. You have the ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment, operate with a high degree of ambiguity, earn trust with key partners and react with appropriate urgency to emerging situations. You also understand the importance of being approachable: fostering transparent external relationships and balancing frugality with creativity.

The successful candidate has a track record of working with senior business leaders and a high level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information. Success in this position will be demonstrated by increasing space planning efficiency and improving customer experience by planning for the business, individual teams and employee needs in advance of growth while streamlining efforts and tools. As a Space Planner Program Manager you will work with teams to carry out new processes following a systematic and repetitive methodology with strong attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team on weekly engagement and space for new hires.
• Be a subject matter expert on security posture and zone security classifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as HR, IT, Corporate Security, Recruiting, Operations, GREF, and Workplace Strategy to track hire rates, seating capacity, and planning for future growth globally.
• Coordinate and manage office moves for internal re-stacks & building moves successfully with outstanding customer service globally.
• Coordinate with real estate and facilities contractors of maintenance activities to oversee projects and ensure schedules are completed on time.
• Conducts site inspections, facility audits, work order progress reports, and other related reports;
• Establish and maintain open, positive relationships with team and customers (AWS Sec and Stores Sec employees).
• Keep team informed, educated and updated on pertinent moves, construction & implements satisfaction surveys.
• Manage logistics for off-sites, summits and team events.
• Responsible for managing small operations-based projects
• Partner with teams to complete physical space audits and related data updates.
• Report all matters relating to the sites, risks, projects, budgets and details to Senior Leadership when needed to/and as agreed in the reporting cadence and structure of special projects.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at Amazon Security, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.


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. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth as a passionate learner that is motivated to take on challenges.

Work/Life Balance
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well balanced life—both in and outside of work.

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

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 $92,500/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.