Managing Director – AWS European Sovereign Cloud GmbH

AWS EMEA SARL (Germany Branch); Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Director and Managing Director to lead its European Sovereign Cloud initiatives. This pivotal role involves driving compliance, engaging with high-level officials, and managing the P&L for the European Sovereign Cloud Business. The ideal candidate will have substantial executive-level experience, a strong background in technology and cloud computing, and fluency in both English and German. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and is committed to delivering innovative solutions while ensuring the highest standards of security and sovereignty.

Qualifikationen

• Substantial executive-level leadership experience in technology business development.
• Deep understanding of European regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

Aufgaben

• Drive planning and execution of AWS's sovereign cloud initiatives across the EU.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key European stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Executive-level leadership

P&L management

Engagement with C-suite executives

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Understanding of European regulatory frameworks

Public-private partnership development

Cloud computing

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Business

Advanced degree in Technology

Advanced degree in Law

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Director and Managing Director of AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) GmbH

Location: Germany

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the Operational Leader and Legal Representative of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud GmbH:
1. Drive planning and execution of AWS's sovereign cloud initiatives across the EU
2. Lead high-stakes engagements with ministerial-level government officials and C-suite executives
3. Oversee compliance needs for national security schemes and certification requirements
4. Direct technical business development strategy aligned with European sovereignty requirements
5. Own delivery to the European Sovereign Cloud Business P&L
6. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key European stakeholders
7. Ensure operational independence and compliance with EU data residency requirements
2. Serve as the Global Leader for AWS digital sovereignty solutions in AWS commercial regions worldwide:
1. Execute AWS's worldwide digital sovereignty strategy and positioning
2. Collaborate with AWS worldwide sales leaders to meet evolving customer requirements for digital sovereignty
3. Create scalable, programmatic approaches to meeting varying national digital sovereignty requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Substantial executive-level leadership experience in European technology business development
• Proven track record of P&L management at scale
• Extensive experience engaging with C-suite executives and government officials
• Fluency in English; additional European languages preferred
• EU citizenship and residency required
• Deep understanding of European regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Track record of successful large-scale technology implementations in regulated industries and government
• Fluency in German
• Experience in national security, defense, or critical infrastructure sectors
• Strong background in cloud computing or enterprise technology
• History of successful public-private partnership development
• Advanced degree in relevant field (Business, Technology, Law)
• Demonstrated success in policy advocacy and stakeholder management

Leadership Principles:

• Earn Trust: Build credibility as the face of AWS Sovereign Cloud across Europe
• Customer Obsession: Deeply understand and advocate for European customers' unique needs
• Think Big: Work on innovation while maintaining the highest security and sovereignty standards
• Deliver Results: Execute on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with measurable impact

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