Public Sector Program Manager & Executive Assistant (ANZ)

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

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a highly organized Program Manager / Executive Assistant to support the ANZ Public Sector SLG team and the Head of Government. This role blends operational planning with executive-level support to drive alignment across cross-functional groups in a fast-paced government-facing technology business.

You will coordinate planning cycles, reporting, calendars, travel, and briefing materials while contributing to process improvements and strategic

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

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

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

SQL

Requirements gathering & metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a highly organized Program Manager / Executive Assistant to support the ANZ Public Sector SLG team and the Head of Government. This role blends operational planning with executive-level support to drive alignment across cross-functional groups in a fast-paced government-facing technology business.

You will coordinate planning cycles, reporting, calendars, travel, and briefing materials while contributing to process improvements and strategic