Program Manager, ANZ Public Sector at Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services is seeking a highly organized Program Manager / Executive Assistant to support the ANZ Public Sector State & Local Government team. You will blend planning, coordination, and executive support for the Head of Government, working across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced tech environment.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional initiatives, tracking KPIs, and preparing materials for senior stakeholders, with opportunities to grow in program management within a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cross-functional experience working with tech and non-tech teams.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and SQL knowledge.
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience with stakeholder management is preferred.
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support the ANZPS SLG leadership team with day-to-day operational planning, cadence management, and business rhythm activities (WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, and planning cycles).
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across sales, specialist, partner, and marketing teams to align on SLG priorities.
• Track and report on key business metrics, pipeline health, goal attainment, and operational KPIs.
• Maintain and manage team planning documents, trackers, and dashboards.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process gaps and implementing improvements.
• Support annual and mid-year planning processes (OP1/OP2) including data gathering, narrative coordination, and timeline management.
• Coordinate hiring activities including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and onboarding logistics.
• Executive assistance to Head of Government and manage complex calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and pre-reads for internal and external meetings.
• Coordinate executive-level engagements with government customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Draft and manage correspondence.
• Organise team events, offsites, and leadership forums.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Program Manager / Executive Assistant to support the ANZ Public Sector State & Local Government (SLG) business. This role combines day-to-day business planning and coordination with executive support to the Head of Government. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable operating across multiple workstreams, and brings strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in program management within a high-growth technology business while gaining exposure to senior leadership and government sector strategy.

Key job responsibilities

• Support the ANZPS SLG leadership team with day-to-day operational planning, cadence management, and business rhythm activities (WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, and planning cycles)
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across sales, specialist, partner, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on SLG priorities
• Track and report on key business metrics, pipeline health, goal attainment, and operational KPIs
• Maintain and manage team planning documents, trackers, and dashboards
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process gaps and implementing improvements
• Support annual and mid-year planning processes (OP1/OP2) including data gathering, narrative coordination, and timeline management
• Coordinate hiring activities including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and onboarding logistics
• Executive Assistance to Head of Government
• Manage complex calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting for the Head of Government
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and pre-reads for internal and external meetings
• Coordinate executive-level engagements with government customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Draft and manage correspondence
• Organise team events, offsites, and leadership forums

About the team

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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.

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