Job title: Community Impact Program Manager, AWS Specialists and Partners
Company: Amazon
Job description: DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join the AWS Specialists and Partners (ASP) organization’s Community Impact team. The ASP Community Impact (CI) team is dedicated to closing the AWS technology skills gap that impacts our AWS Partners and Customers by investing in people from marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented, communities. Our mission is to harness the collective potential of the AWS Partner Network, AWS Learning Programs, and local Community Impact Partners to skill, reskill, and upskill current and future tech talent through accessible technical and business training, pathways to employment, and opportunities for career advancement.The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact programs across the organization. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive results through influence and leadership. The Senior Program Manager drives scale and impact through building partnerships across varying cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.Key job responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution:
- Drive large-scale, complex programs from conception through delivery
- Manage multiple interdependent workstreams and $10M+ program budgets
- Develop comprehensive program strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans
- Lead cross-functional teams and manage matrix relationships
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve escalations, and remove obstacles
- Create and maintain program governance frameworks
Strategic Planning & Management:
- Partner with executive stakeholders to align program objectives with business strategy
- Develop and track program KPIs and success metrics
- Lead strategic planning sessions and steering committee meetings
- Manage change management and communication strategies
- Create and present executive-level updates and recommendations
Operational Excellence:
- Establish best practices and standard methodologies
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop scalable processes and templates
- Mentor junior program managers
- Lead process optimization efforts
About the team
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.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 in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 5+ years of program or project management experience
– Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
– Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
– Bachelor’s degree
– Stakeholder management experience at executive levelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Master’s degree (MBA preferred)
– Experience in technology sector
– Agile/Scrum certification
– International program management experience
– Experience with digital transformation initiativesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Expected salary: $104100 per year
Location: Arlington, VA
Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:04:07 GMT
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