Partner Business Value Programs Lead, AWS Specialist and Partner Organization

Amazon Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 284,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Partner Business Value Programs Lead within the AWS Specialist and Partner Organization to drive end-to-end programs that deliver business value for customers and partners.

You will own program concepts through development, working with partner teams to scope requirements and ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in program development, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication skills to align

Qualifications

10+ years in senior customer-facing role.
15+ years leading large-scale IT/engineering programs.
Experience with cloud technologies (especially AWS).
PM/Agile certifications (PMP/Scrum/SAFe).
Knowledge of technology trends and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Work with partners to implement and operate strategic projects realizing business value.
Conceptualize, pilot and develop partner incentive programs across ASP.
Collaborate with AWS partner and technical teams to design program requirements.
Build enablement programs with APN, Training, BD and solutions architects.
Act as primary SME for enrolled partners throughout program lifecycles.
Operationalize programs across geographies including recruitment, adoption, and roadmap.
Create engaging internal content meeting audience and program needs.
Develop mechanisms to understand customer and partner needs and gaps.
Build and execute communications strategy to stakeholders; own business cadence.
Measure and report program effectiveness; own goals/performance reporting to executives.

Skills

Senior customer-facing experience

Large-scale programs leadership

Cloud/AWS experience

Program development

Agile/SAFe certification

Tech trends knowledge

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Partner Business Value Programs Lead, AWS Specialist and Partner Organization

Job ID: 10568702 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

This position is part of the AWS Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining customer success with our customers and partners? Amazon Web Services is looking for an accomplished Principal Partner Business Value Programs Lead, in the AWS Specialist and Partner org to support and execute strategic partner-facing programs with key members of the rapidly growing Customer Success COE.

As the Partner Business Value Programs Lead, you will own from concept to development the operation of specific programs that help partners accelerate their AWS business. You will work cross-functionally with AWS partner and technical teams to scope and build requirements for programs that will solve partner and customer challenges. The ideal candidate is experienced with program development, cross functional relationships, management, reporting, training and communicating to a variety of audiences and is highly organized. You must have the ability and initiative to understand complex business needs and solve them with programs. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with Partner Development Managers and Partner Solution Architects to land these new programs with their partners, and to create measurement and tracking mechanisms for partners around helping their customers realize business value and time to value. You will represent the partner feedback and learnings back into the AWS Services and customer success teams. At the same time, you will be the primary SME POC for partners related to these programs.

Key job responsibilities

Work directly with partners to implement and operate strategic projects related to business value realization, in order to deliver against program goals.
Conceptualize, pilot and develop partner incentive programs, working cross-functional across ASP.
Leverage your partner knowledge to solve highly complex business challenges through programmatic solutions including working with technical stakeholders on program design.
Work with cross functional groups including AWS Partner Network (APN), Training, Business Development and solutions architecture to build enablement programs that allow strategic partners to develop capabilities and achieve proficiency according to AWS competency standards.
Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert for enrolled partners throughout the life of the programs.
Operationalize programs in desired geography including program recruitment, adoption, reporting, feature roadmap, and problem resolution.
Work with subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders to develop internal content that meets audience and program requirements in creative and engaging ways.
Develop and mature mechanisms to deeply understand customer and partner needs, gaps, and opportunities.
Build and execute a communications strategy to stakeholders, including ownership of business cadence.
Measure and report effectiveness of program.
Own goals/performance reporting to senior level executives.

About the team

Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of senior customer facing role experience
15+ years of leading complex, large-scale, IT, technical or engineering programs experience
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field
Experience in a senior customer-facing role
Experience in leading complex, large-scale, IT, technical or engineering programs
Experience working with current technologies (especially cloud)

Preferred Qualifications

PMP/SCRUM/Agile certification or are you SAFe certified
Knowledge of key technology and market trends
Knowledge of the software development/engineering lifecycle from conception to delivery
Experience implementing AWS/cloud services

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.