Chief of Staff

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce and technology company is seeking a results-driven Chief of Staff for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey region. This pivotal role involves strategic execution, project management, and advisory support to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in business agreements and cloud technologies, along with strong communication skills. The Chief of Staff will drive key initiatives and ensure operational efficiency across the region, making significant impacts on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• 7+ years of experience with core cloud technology services.
• 7+ years of experience in business application technologies and advanced compute technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership with strategic planning and goal execution.
• Facilitate communication between executives and stakeholders.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects from conception to completion.
• Gather information and present insights for informed decisions.
• Implement employee engagement strategies and internal communications.
• Establish tracking mechanisms for business unit progress.

Skills

Business agreements negotiation

Cloud technology services knowledge

Business application technologies

Go-To-Market and Business Development

Advanced Compute technologies

Enterprise Application Modernization

Data & AI technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

We are seeking a results driven individual to be the Chief of Staff (CoS) for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region of AWS. This role reports to the Managing Director of MENAT and will work closely with senior leaders across the organization, as well as key partners in PR, finance, recruiting, and HR. The CoS will be a strategic partner to the AGS MENAT Managing Director - managing key projects, facilitating cross-functional communication, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational efficiency by acting as a trusted advisor and problem-solver. By combining strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and data analysis with exceptional communication and project management skills, the CoS will act as a force multiplier to deliver desired business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Execution: Supporting leadership with strategic planning, translating vision into actionable plans, and ensuring goals are met.
2. Liaison & Communication: Serving as a central point of contact, facilitating communication between MENAT executive and customers, senior leaders, functions, and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth information flow and alignment between teams and business areas.
3. Project Management: Leading high‑impact, cross‑functional projects from conception to completion.
4. Advisory Role & Decision Support: Gathering information, building context, presenting insights and recommendations to facilitate informed decision‑making.
5. Employee Engagement: Design and implement employee engagement strategies that cultivate a positive, open, and innovative culture. Develop and lead internal communications across the MENAT organization.
6. Delivery of Business Priorities: Establish mechanisms to track progress of all business units and functions towards the overall goals of the region, track outcomes, and develop updates for leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• 7+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including, but not limited to Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking experience
• 7+ years of working with Business Application Technologies, including, but not limited to End User Compute (EUC), Supply Chain, Contact Center as a Service, Consumer Data Applications, Encrypted Communications, and/or Communication Developer Services experience
• 7+ years of Go‑To‑Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience
• 7+ years of working with Advanced Compute technologies including, but not limited to: Accelerated Compute, High Performance Compute, Visual/Spatial Compute, and/or IoT experience
• 7+ years of working with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies, including, but not limited to, Mainframe, Serverless, Containers, or Cloud Operations experience
• 7+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a founder or executive focused on related segments, or as a practice leader or business unit owner
• Experience selling to Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 organizations

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