Principal Program Manager WWPSNational Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider providing virtual infrastructure storage networking messaging and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses from startups to enterprises run their operations and applications on AWSs multitenant infrastructure. Governmental organizations are also looking to and depending on AWS for cloud solutions and services.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager to lead and drive a key Cloud Infrastructure Program a critical initiative that delivers secure scalable and missiondriven cloud solutions for our national security customers. This role will be responsible for overseeing program ensuring alignment with customer and stakeholder priorities and managing technical operational and business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of cloud computing national security mission requirements and largescale program management. They should be adept at driving crossfunctional collaboration developing strategic roadmaps and executing complex programs in highly regulated environments.

You will join a cadre of program management and technical professionals in pursuing new and overseeing existing US Government contract requirements and aligning to current and upcoming National Security programs. As a Principal Program Manager you will spend the majority of your time partnering with business leaders and government executives engaged in furthering AWS National Security program portfolio.

The role requires subject matter expertise technical program management and technical business development experience to incorporate technical requirements into commercial transactions and effectively structure facilitate and close deals and manage operational program activities in accordance with existing contract performance criteria. You will draw upon extensive information technologycentric project management critical thinking and analytic problemsolving skills coupled with business development and executive communication skills within the US Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense communities.

This role requires a proactive missiondriven leader who can operate in a dynamic and highly sensitive environment while driving technical and operational excellence. If you thrive in fastpaced highimpact roles and are passionate about national security we encourage you to apply!

Key job responsibilities
Program Leadership & :
Own and drive the endtoend of the Cloud Infrastructure Program ensuring ontime and highquality delivery.
Define program goals success metrics and strategies to align with customer and business priorities.
Lead program reviews report on status risks and mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
Serve as the primary liaison between internal AWS teams government customers and external partners.
Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to anticipate requirements resolve roadblocks and drive mission success.
Communicate program updates effectively to senior leadership both internally and externally.
CrossFunctional Coordination:
Partner closely with engineering security compliance and operations teams to drive technical and risk management.
Ensure alignment between technical teams policy/compliance teams and business objectives.
Coordinate across multiple AWS service teams and vendors to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
Risk & Compliance Management:
Identify and mitigate risks related to security compliance scalability and operational .
Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements particularly in classified and highly regulated environments.
Work with legal contracts and security teams to navigate government requirements and drive approvals.
Strategic Growth & Innovation:
Develop and drive the strategic roadmap for the program identifying opportunities for innovation and optimization.
Influence AWSs cloud adoption strategy within the national security space by advocating for missiondriven solutions.
Stay informed on emerging technologies government cloud adoption trends and evolving security/compliance requirements.

This position requires that the candidate must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

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Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
10 years of experience in program or product management leading largescale cloud IT or national security programs.
Strong understanding of cloud computing infrastructure and security particularly in government and defense environments.
Experience working with the Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense (DoD) or other national security customers.
Proven ability to manage complex crossfunctional programs with multiple stakeholders.

Masters or MBA degree
Deep knowledge of AWS services cloud migration strategies and secure cloud architectures.
Experience managing classified workloads and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP IC Directive 503 or DoD SRG.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executivelevel audiences.
Experience in contract and government acquisition processes related to cloud infrastructure.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.