Engagement Manager, UKI Engagement Manager team

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & career growth programs

Inclusive culture with diverse experiences

Focus on work-life balance

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Manchester is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead and manage projects for AWS-based solutions. You will leverage your cloud computing expertise to guide technical decision-making and ensure alignment with client business outcomes. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in cloud computing and project management, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Strong AWS service knowledge and project management certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud computing.
• Experience in project management of technical programs.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex cloud migration projects.
• Guide technical decisions using AWS best practices.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively.

Skills

Cloud computing

Project management

Technical documentation

AWS services knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Engagement Manager, UKI Engagement Manager team

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as an Engagement Manager on the UKI Engagement Manager team. In this role you will combine technical expertise with strong project leadership skills to drive successful implementations of AWS-based solutions for our clients. You will bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitate technical discussions, and ensure alignment with customer outcomes. Applying AWS frameworks like Well‑Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework, you will distill customer needs into clear technical requirements, decompose complex problems, and make informed trade‑off decisions that consider performance, scalability, security, and business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex cloud migration, modernization, and implementation projects.
• Leverage comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning.
• Bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitating engineering discussions and ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes.
• Distill customer needs into clear technical requirements and map them to business outcomes.
• Decompose complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and define documentation standards.
• Validate technical solutions against business goals, recognize when additional technical evaluation is needed, and manage technical risks.
• Achieve and maintain relevant AWS certifications and develop domain‑specific expertise.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and business audiences.
• Lead increasingly complex projects, shape cross‑organizational technical strategies, and establish best practices in your domain.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud computing.
• Experience in project management of technical programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices.
• Experience applying AWS frameworks such as Well‑Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior technical decision‑makers.

Benefits and Culture

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our inclusive culture includes employee‑led affinity groups, mentorship & career growth programs, and a focus on work‑life balance. We support continuous learning and career advancement through knowledge‑sharing and mentorship.

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