Sr. Manager, Developer Relations UKI-North, Developer Experience

Amazon Web Services (AWS); London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager of Developer Relations to lead a talented team across the UKI and Europe North region. This pivotal role focuses on engaging developers, driving adoption of cutting-edge services, and fostering a collaborative culture. You will work closely with marketing and sales teams to create impactful strategies and enhance the developer experience. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers flexible hours and opportunities for ongoing learning, making it an exciting chance to shape the future of technology in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Ongoing Learning Opportunities

Mentorship Programs

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in developer relations or customer-facing roles.
• Proven experience managing and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Developer Advocates and Community Managers.
• Foster connections with the developer community through events and online channels.

Skills

Team Leadership

Developer Relations

Software Development

Public Speaking

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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Description

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Senior Manager of Developer Relations for the UKI and Europe North region. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead our efforts to engage with developers, foster deep connections, and drive adoption of AWS services across the region during this transformative era of generative AI.

As the leader of Developer Relations in the area, you will lead a talented team of Developer Advocates, Community Managers, and Developer Marketing managers distributed across multiple countries. You will partner with leaders in Field Marketing, Public Relations, Solutions Architects, and other stakeholders to win the hearts and minds of developers through resonant messaging and trust-building initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

• Technical Leader: Mentor and guide a distributed team of Developer Advocates, fostering growth, and empowering them to deliver exceptional results. Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture. Provide technical guidance, raise content standards, serve as the voice of developers from the region within AWS, and partner with service teams to improve the developer experience.
• Community Leader: Foster deep connections with the developer community through various channels, including events, meetups, online communities, and more.
• Business Leader: Align with Sales, Service Teams, and Marketing stakeholders on regional priorities. Own strategic initiatives to engage developers across segments and report on progress through business narratives.
• Marketing Leader: Collaborate with AWS marketing teams. Influence messaging in campaigns and product positioning. Develop and execute strategic content and event plans to ensure impactful experiences for technical audiences.

A day in the life

Foster developer connections, gather insights to shape AWS services, and drive engagement across UKI and Europe North. Lead team initiatives, participate in product briefings, engage online communities, plan events/content strategies, advocate internally for developers, and present at major developer events.

About The Team

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) drive revenue, adoption, and growth from small to enterprise accounts, including public sector. The AWS Support team provides world-class support to companies building mission-critical applications on AWS.

Diversity and Inclusion

Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success.

Why AWS

AWS is the most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Fortune 500 companies, constantly innovating to power businesses worldwide.

Work/Life Balance & Culture

We promote work-life harmony with flexible hours, an inclusive culture, and ongoing learning and mentorship opportunities to support your growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading technical teams
• 5+ years in developer relations or customer-facing roles
• Strong software development background
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years leading technical teams
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Public speaking and developer community engagement skills
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Experience in writing business narratives

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, visit this link.