Program Manager & Executive Assistant, Government Ops

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

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