Senior Global Engineering Program Manager Building Controls & Automation, GREF Design, Sustainability & EngineeringAmazon.com Inc.
Job Summary
Amazon's Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team is seeking an innovative and experienced Sr Global Engineering Program Manager Building Controls & Automation to lead the technical strategy, standards, and optimization of mechanical and Building Management Systems (BMS)/Controls across our global corporate office portfolio. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for a mechanical or controls engineering specialist. You will own the mechanical and building automation backbone (HVAC, central plant, BMS/BAS, sequences of operation, fault detection) for the global GREF portfolio, while partnering across the broader MEP disciplines.
The ideal candidate combines deep, demonstrable expertise in mechanical systems and building controls with strong leadership and strategic thinking. You are fluent in the language of open-protocol building automation BACnet, Modbus, Niagara/Tridium and you can read a sequence of operations, interrogate a controls submittal, and diagnose why a system is not performing. You will develop and execute global engineering initiatives that enhance workplace environments, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability goals, navigating complex stakeholder relationships and making data-driven decisions that balance innovation with cost-effectiveness at a global scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Standards & specifications Develop and maintain global controls/BMS and mechanical design standards, guidelines, and specifications including sequences of operation, points lists, and naming/tagging conventions for new construction and retrofits.
- Automation architecture Define open-protocol BMS architecture (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, Niagara/FOX, MQTT), network topology, and integration; partner with InfoSec and IT on OT network security and data governance.
- Operations & maintenance Lead operational guidelines and SOPs for mechanical systems, controls, and equipment.
- Performance & FDD Establish fault detection & diagnostics, trending, and analytics to drive optimization and energy efficiency across the portfolio.
- Technical leadership Provide SME support to regional teams on complex mechanical and controls issues, including commissioning, Test and Balance (TAB), and root-cause failure analysis.
- Lifecycle & modernization Develop strategies for equipment lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, and system modernization.
- Sustainability Advance corporate environmental goals through mechanical and BMS initiatives.
- Technology & innovation Evaluate and recommend new building systems, controls, and smart-building technologies.
- Metrics & vendors Set KPIs and track portfolio improvements; partner with procurement on equipment/controls-vendor standards, qualification, and performance.
- Strategy & growth Support due diligence for acquisitions and renovations, deliver technical training, and shape long-term strategy and capital planning.
About the team
The GREF Global Engineering team drives continuous improvement for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across Amazon's corporate office portfolio worldwide. We set design and construction standards, develop operations and maintenance guidelines, and shape long-term MEP strategy balancing innovation, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness at global scale. Our team thrives on diverse expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to deliver resilient, high-performing workplaces. We're looking for technical leaders who challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to complex building system challenges.
The ideal candidate combines deep, demonstrable expertise in mechanical systems and building controls with strong leadership and strategic thinking. You are fluent in the language of open-protocol building automation BACnet, Modbus, Niagara/Tridium and you can read a sequence of operations, interrogate a controls submittal, and diagnose why a system is not performing. You will develop and execute global engineering initiatives that enhance workplace environments, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability goals, navigating complex stakeholder relationships and making data-driven decisions that balance innovation with cost-effectiveness at a global scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Standards & specifications Develop and maintain global controls/BMS and mechanical design standards, guidelines, and specifications including sequences of operation, points lists, and naming/tagging conventions for new construction and retrofits.
- Automation architecture Define open-protocol BMS architecture (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, Niagara/FOX, MQTT), network topology, and integration; partner with InfoSec and IT on OT network security and data governance.
- Operations & maintenance Lead operational guidelines and SOPs for mechanical systems, controls, and equipment.
- Performance & FDD Establish fault detection & diagnostics, trending, and analytics to drive optimization and energy efficiency across the portfolio.
- Technical leadership Provide SME support to regional teams on complex mechanical and controls issues, including commissioning, Test and Balance (TAB), and root-cause failure analysis.
- Lifecycle & modernization Develop strategies for equipment lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, and system modernization.
- Sustainability Advance corporate environmental goals through mechanical and BMS initiatives.
- Technology & innovation Evaluate and recommend new building systems, controls, and smart-building technologies.
- Metrics & vendors Set KPIs and track portfolio improvements; partner with procurement on equipment/controls-vendor standards, qualification, and performance.
- Strategy & growth Support due diligence for acquisitions and renovations, deliver technical training, and shape long-term strategy and capital planning.
About the team
The GREF Global Engineering team drives continuous improvement for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across Amazon's corporate office portfolio worldwide. We set design and construction standards, develop operations and maintenance guidelines, and shape long-term MEP strategy balancing innovation, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness at global scale. Our team thrives on diverse expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to deliver resilient, high-performing workplaces. We're looking for technical leaders who challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to complex building system challenges.