AWS Partnerships Director: Regional Growth & Strategy

ClifyX Inc; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ClifyX Inc in Edison, New Jersey is seeking an AWS Alliance Director to lead the strategic partnership with AWS in the region. You will manage stakeholder engagement, interlocks with AWS teams, and drive joint business plans and programs to scale the Client-AWS collaboration.

This senior role requires deep cloud and hyperscaler experience, proven leadership in GTM and governance, and the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes for both organizations.

Qualifications

• 13+ years in enterprise technology services, cloud sales, alliance management, or transformation leadership.
• Demonstrated success in hyperscaler-led growth, preferably with AWS.
• Experience in relationship management, cloud technologies, and ecosystem-led growth/sales.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Good Sales acumen through prior sales/customer-facing roles and understanding of business needs.
• Experience working with hyperscalars (especially AWS) for joint GTM, sales, strategy, execution.
• Experience working with field sales, delivery, Industry, Products, Marketing teams and leadership stakeholders.
• Must have an understanding of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and be able to speak the cloud language.
• Ability to engage well with hyperscalar as well as sales in the field.
• Understanding of strategic initiatives, AWS partner programs.
• Experience enabling and executing Joint Business Plans GTM & Cadences.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and execution discipline.
• Good understanding of Business Metrics and KPIs to drive growth. Ability to Analyze, Track and report performance against agreed growth metrics.
• Flexibility to manage & Lead multiple workstreams and stakeholder expectations.
• Proactive with outcome-driven approach.
• Ability to learn and Train - Training and Enablement initiatives on partner tools and solutions. AWS Partner Funding & Investments programs.
• Good to have Prior experience in handling partner relationships in Infrastructure / Software /Cloud space.
• Must have good Interpersonal communication skills, Learning agility, good verbal and written / presentation making skills.
• Must have flexibility for working hours and to accommodate spikes in deliverable asks and outcomes as well as to accommodate ecosystem holders availability.
• Must have flexibility to take on additional work threads based on needs of the partnership function and demands of the evolving ecosystem.
• Good Understanding of AWS Partner Model & ISVs
• AWS Certifications - Cloud practitioner certification, AWS AI ML Certification
• Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to translate technology into business impact.
• Ability to be located in / relocate to Edison, New Jersey for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Partnership Strategy & Business Growth in the region.
• Drive the expansion and impact of the Client-AWS partnership by collaborating with AWS field teams, PDM/PSM/AE teams, and Client sales, industry, and solution units.
• Develop and track key partnership metrics and targets vital for joint success in the region.
• Facilitate the creation and execution of Joint Business Plans, Go-To-Market strategies, and strategic initiatives in tandem with BU Sales and Marketing teams.
• Lead on-the-ground field engagements and interlocks with Industry Solution Units and Major Markets to identify and drive joint opportunities.
• Organize knowledge roadshows, enablement programs, and partnership awareness campaigns to amplify the partnership’s presence and value proposition.
• Orchestrate engagement programs and ensure the Client team is informed about new AWS programs, strategic shifts, leadership updates, and relevant partner insights.
• Own and manage AWS partner funding discussions, ensuring optimal utilization of partner investments and funding avenues (including SCAs and new funding programs).
• Conduct funding and evangelization sessions for all Client stakeholders, channeling partner funds to maximize benefits for both joint customers and Client.
• Monitor and drive SCA KPI achievement, ensuring successful outcomes for the partnership.
• Drive and execute SCA outcomes in the region and plan joint initiatives with AWS around Industry and Technology EBCs, Executive Visioning Workshops, Immersion Days, EBA workshops, etc.
• Plan Client participation in AWS events from AWS engagement standpoint, ensure visibility and engagement with AWS leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Hyperscaler growth

AWS collaboration

Partnership management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Go-to-market planning

Sales enablement

Funding & investments

Cloud technologies

Strategic planning

Job description

ClifyX Inc in Edison, New Jersey is seeking an AWS Alliance Director to lead the strategic partnership with AWS in the region. You will manage stakeholder engagement, interlocks with AWS teams, and drive joint business plans and programs to scale the Client-AWS collaboration.

This senior role requires deep cloud and hyperscaler experience, proven leadership in GTM and governance, and the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes for both organizations.