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SB Energy

Data Center Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$119K/yr

This will be an on-site role, five days per week, requiring at least five years of hyperscale or colocation-provider data center experience. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent ...

SB Energy

Data Center Project Manager

Austin, TX

$140K - $170K/yr

This will be an on-site role, five days per week, requiring at least five years of hyperscale or colocation-provider data center experience. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for data colocation in Austin, TX is $163,567.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,300.00 and $168,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Colocation vs Data Center Technician?

AspectData ColocationData Center Technician
Primary RoleProvides space, power, and cooling for clients' servers in a shared data center environmentMaintains, installs, and repairs hardware and equipment within data centers
CredentialsOften requires certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNARequires certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or data center-specific training
Work EnvironmentShared data center facilities, client-focusedData center facilities, hands-on hardware work
Employer & Industry UsageData center providers, hosting companiesIT service providers, enterprise data centers

While both roles operate within data centers, Data Colocation focuses on providing space and infrastructure for clients' servers, whereas Data Center Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of hardware within the data center. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service provider.

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Colocation Business Development Manager, Data Center Supply Solutions

Austin, TX • On-site

Amazon
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and direct colocation development transactions from site selection through contract negotiations and site development.

  • Formulate and present long-term development strategies for specific markets to senior management.

  • Interact with internal stakeholders to execute strategic plans, understand technical requirements, and negotiate data center and related contracts.

Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Do you have the colocation data center and business background, negotiation skills, colocation sales or sales engineering experience, financial expertise, legal comprehension and technical understanding necessary to grow Amazon's technology platform?
The AWS Data Center Supply Solutions Team is looking for a talented Colocation Development Mgr based in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX or IAD. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and execute supply solution strategies to expand our Data Center portfolio and related infrastructure. You will help develop where we go, negotiate the business contracts and deliver the infrastructure needed to provide best in market Data Center projects.
The ideal candidate will possess a real estate development, business, financial, strategic and technical background that enables them to drive engagement and develop strategic alternatives from inception to conclusion

You should have a demonstrated ability to lead and direct multi-million-dollar real estate and infrastructure transactions from inception to construction-ready. You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically about business, markets, and technical challenges with the skill to manage complex transactions and to build and convey compelling value strategy plans.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and direct colocation development transactions from beginning to end including complex site selection, financial analysis, contract negotiations, due diligence and site development.
- Formulating and presenting long-term development strategies for specific markets to senior management.
- Execute on the strategic plan while interacting with internal stakeholders (e.g

product teams, energy, fiber, design, construction, legal, tax, etc.).
- Understanding the technical requirements of our design engineering teams and developing solutions that meet the design and business objectives.
- Involvement in the full contract negotiation process to deliver all aspects of a project to include building, data center specific power, and all other site requirements.
- Preparation and presentation of transaction summaries to the senior management team regarding progress, financial approvals and overall deal costs / benefits.
- Support multiple complex contract negotiations simultaneously.
- Serve as a key member of the DCSS team in driving our ability to innovate and to produce results.
- Able to travel roughly 25% of the time
A day in the life
As an Colocation Development Mgr, you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to expand our data center infrastructure. You will own internal relationships with key business partners (operations, engineering, legal), perform market and financial analysis, evaluate colocation solutions in accordance with our standards, and negotiate data center and other deals. The ideal candidate will possess both business acumen to drive engagements and interact at the executive level, as well as an ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues alongside our data center engineers and construction/design teams

They should also have a demonstrated ability to negotiate multi-million dollar contracts from both a business and technical perspective.

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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate, computer and electronic product manufacturing and software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US

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