Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the pioneer and recognized leader in Cloud Computing. Millions of businesses in 150+ countries, from start-ups to Fortune 500 enterprises, across all industries including public sector, run their operations and applications on AWS. Enterprise customers seek help from AWS Professional Services (ProServe) in their transition to a cloud-based IT operating model.
We are seeking a Senior Strategic Program Leader within the AWS Professional Services Australia, New Zealand team who will work with customers and wider AWS organization on strategic, large, complex opportunities and enable customers adopt AWS by taking ownership of their transformation. You will be involved in leading and delivery complex programs and work with both internal and external stakeholders at C-level, IT, and various lines of business to meet their business outcomes. You will work with regional and global ProServe delivery teams to ensure best practices are applied to these complex engagements. You will work with the partner organizations in establishing the right delivery structure for large programs and accounts
Key job responsibilities
• Lead assigned opportunity from start to finish for your specific industry or area
• Partner with ProServe leaders, Partner organizations, Sales counterparts and Strategic Customer Engagement teams to define the right structure for execution of large complex deals (including qualification)
• Working in collaboration with local ProServe sales leaders, build strategic alliances with senior customer leaders and co-develop pursuit strategy by bringing the wider AWS offerings and services to create differentiated solutions for large strategic accounts
• Lead cross functional pursuit team and drive momentum on key deliverables
• Provide feedback to Sales and Delivery Excellence function on necessary process improvements and determine tools and enablers required to create self-service mechanisms for field teams
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Melbourne, VIC, AUS | Sydney, NSW, AUS
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of external or internal customer facing, complex and large scale project management experience
3+ years of cloud based solution (AWS or equivalent), system, network and operating system experience
Bachelor's degree, or 7+ years of professional or military experience
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Associate level certificationAbout the team
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten 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 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfilment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
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. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Employee Benefits
We’re passionate about supporting the needs of our people and their family. This may include:
Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Flexible workplace: flexible daily working hours, we value work-life-harmony
Amazon Employee Discount on product and services
Salary Continuance and Life Insurance
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.