Senior Engagement Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Professional Services, State and Local Gover[...]

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the cloud computing space seeks a Senior Engagement Manager to lead complex projects for public sector clients. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure successful AWS solution implementations. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements. Join a team that values inclusion and offers mentorship and career growth opportunities, while enjoying a work-life balance in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Mentorship & Career Growth

Work/Life Balance

Inclusive Team Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud computing and project management.
• Ability to manage project portfolios of $10M+ annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cloud migration and implementation projects.
• Bridge business requirements with technical solutions.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Project Management

Technical Leadership

AWS Services Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in Engineering

Tools

AWS Management Console

Project Management Software

Job description

Senior Engagement Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Professional Services, State and Local Government & Education

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Description

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Engagement Manager (EM) to join our team and lead the delivery of complex cloud solution projects. 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 demonstrate technical credibility across diverse stakeholders, distill customer needs into clear technical requirements, decompose complex problems, and make informed trade-off decisions considering performance, scalability, security, and business impact.

Possessing strong technology and program/project management experience, you will validate technical solutions against business goals, recognize when additional technical evaluation is needed, and manage technical risks. You will be expected to achieve and maintain relevant AWS certifications, develop domain-specific expertise, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and business audiences. As you progress, you’ll lead increasingly complex technical projects, shape cross-organizational technical strategies, and establish best practices in your domain. You will apply your management and leadership capabilities to execute project plans, proactively identify and manage risks, resolve issues, escalate when appropriate, and drive projects to successful completion, exceeding customer expectations.

The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes using the AWS Cloud. We work with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our offerings help customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud adoption, and we deliver focused guidance through our global specialty practices covering various solutions, technologies, and industries.

Key job responsibilities

• Leading and managing complex cloud migration and implementation projects
• Leveraging comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning
• Bridging business requirements with technical solutions, facilitating engineering discussions, and ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes
• Distilling customer needs into clear technical requirements and mapping them to business outcomes
• Decomposing complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions
• Contributing to technical documentation and defining documentation standards

About The Team

We value diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, has followed an unconventional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it deter you from applying.

Why AWS? AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture - Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to celebrate our differences.

Mentorship & Career Growth - We provide knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career resources to help you develop professionally.

Work/Life Balance - We value flexibility and support work-life harmony to help you succeed both at work and at home.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud computing
• Experience in project management of technical programs
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Managed project portfolios of $10M+ annually, including developing quarterly revenue forecasts and contracts

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 like Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework
• Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior decision-makers

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. For workplace accommodations, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.