Job description

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager to lead the delivery of our largest and most complex programs. In this role, you will lead delivery quality and velocity for programs spanning several concurrent workstreams, orchestrating 50+ person teams of AWS builders, partners, and customers to deliver transformational AI, data, and enterprise modernization outcomes for the world's leading organizations. Your objective will be to deliver distinctive customer business outcomes and experience. In doing so, you will lead the implementation of AWS delivery innovations with customers, including re-designing software development processes to become AI-native end-to-end (“AI-DLC”). You will bring exceptional stakeholder orchestration and relationship-building skills, intrinsic problem-solving ability to proactively shape program direction, anticipate and mitigate risks, and actively manage interdependencies, and the backbone to influence customers and partners when program success demands it. This is an opportunity to shape the future of the industry directly through hands-on transformation leadership. The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes when using AWS services. We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing and AI transformation initiatives. This role requires approximately 50% co-location on site with customer, AWS and partner teams within the U.S. Key job responsibilities - Build and nurture trusted executive relationships (VP+), delivering strategic counsel on program direction, health, risks, and trade-offs to inform executive decisions - Proactively manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and drive accountability for program outcomes in ambiguous, fast-changing environments - Orchestrate across customer lines of business, IT, and partner teams simultaneously, aligning these stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and definitions of success, and escalating blockers where necessary for resolution - Define and track measurable customer business outcomes (e.g., time-to-market acceleration) as the north star for program success, translating technical delivery progress into executive-ready value narratives that demonstrate ROI and inform strategic decisions - Own the program financial health, including forecasting, revenue recognition, commercial management, change request negotiation, and scope management for fixed-price, milestone-based delivery constructs - Influence human builder and agent builder teams effectively, establishing clear operating models and responsible AI guardrails as delivery increasingly incorporates AI-augmented development workflows and agentic automation - Drive adoption of AI-DLC (AI-Driven Development Life Cycle) methodologies across delivery programs, adapting delivery models and team structures for accelerated scale and pace, establishing outcomes-based governance frameworks for AI-native builds, and steering multi-agent systems at scale to drive delivery productivity across the program - Establish and enforce governance frameworks for agentic AI in delivery — including observability, cost controls, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, and compliance guardrails — ensuring AI-augmented workflows remain auditable, secure, and aligned with customer regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GxP) where applicable - Proactively surface ideas on how ProServe and other AWS teams can innovate to help our customers achieve their goals at a faster pace and larger scale 221100 About the team ABOUT AWS: Diverse Experiences Amazon 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. 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 in the cloud. 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 and 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. - 5+ years of cloud computing experience - Bachelor's degree in STEM field - 2+ years of leading multiple Agile teams (like Scrum Masters, Product Owners) concurrently or at scale experience - 5+ years of leading and delivering enterprise-level IT engagements experience - Experience in project management of technical programs - 5+ years of delivering customer engagements in a professional services role experience - active project management certification (e.g., APM, CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2) - AWS certification - Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent - Experience with one or more of these industries: Health Care Life Sciences, Financial Services, Auto manufacturing, Energy, Entertainment-Media-Gaming, Telecommunications 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 amazon.jobs 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 amazon.jobs . USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 238,900.00 USD annually USA, CO, Denver - 153,600.00 - 207,700.00 USD annually USA, MA, Boston - 153,600.00 - 207,700.00 USD annually USA, NC, Raleigh - 153,600.00 - 207,700.00 USD annually USA, NJ, Jersey City - 168,900.00 - 228,500.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 168,900.00 - 228,500.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,700.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,700.00 USD annually

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Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
This role requires approximately 50% co-location on site with customer, AWS and partner teams within the U.S.
Key job responsibilities
Build and nurture trusted executive relationships (VP+), delivering strategic counsel on program direction, health, risks, and trade-offs to inform executive decisions
Proactively manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and drive accountability for program outcomes in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Own the program financial health, including forecasting, revenue recognition, commercial management, change request negotiation, and scope management for fixed-price, milestone-based delivery constructs
Proactively surface ideas on how ProServe and other AWS teams can innovate to help our customers achieve their goals at a faster pace and larger scale
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