Internal Events Manager, Communications, AWS Specialists & Partners

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customersincluding the fastestgrowing startups largest enterprises and leading government agenciesare using AWS to lower costs become more agile and innovate faster.
AWS Specialists & Partners (ASP) is look for an experienced Events Manager with a deep knowledge of small and largescale virtual hybrid and in person event programs along with exceptional event management relationship building and project management skills to manage various internal programs and work streams for the ASP Communications Team.

This role is responsible for the planning of ASPs internal events strategy and the delivery of each event. Including; Quarterly ASP Global Meetings Ask Me Anything Sessions Internal Kickoffs and as well as other AWS and Amazon programs as required. This role is key in setting the foundation and framework for program growth while supporting global collaboration across AWS.

The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter with an aptitude for interpersonal project management and analytical skills. The candidate has strong collaboration and influencing skills to manage across complex projects and multiple stakeholders. They are organized comfortable establishing clear processes collaborative have effective written and communication skills and ability to work backwards from a business problem. They need to have a strong attention to detail and bias for action while balancing driving vs being directed. They must be comfortable taking risks and raising the bar for new ways of doing things. Finally they must be comfortable engaging with the most senior leaders in AWS providing them with briefings status updates and post event evaluations.

This role requires 40% 50% global travel. You would be expected to travel with senior leadership up to two weeks per month.

Key job responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Program Management
Develop and deliver strategic event programs aligned with ASPs key priorities focusing on builder engagement and global collaboration
Oversee endtoend planning and delivery of highimpact internal events including Quarterly ASP Global Meetings Ask Me Anything Sessions and Internal Kickoffs
Create scaleable frameworks and mechanisms enabling ASP builders to deliver their own internal events


Event Content & Business Acumen
Drive deep understanding of ASPs business strategy gotomarket plans and organizational priorities to ensure event content aligns with business objectives and hottest topics impacting builders.
Analyze and synthesize multiple data sources including event surveys engagement metrics and employee feedback to identify content gaps and opportunities
Design compelling event content strategies that address business needs while maintaining high engagement levels
Lead endtoend content development process with content stakeholder
Partner with subject matter experts to validate technical content accuracy and relevance
Establish content development timelines and maintain rigorous project management to ensure timely delivery
Create and maintain content templates and best practices to enable consistent highquality deliverables
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Lead comprehensive event operations including logistics venue selection and delivery of both virtual and inperson events globally
Drive project management through structured planning meetings clear documentation in Asana and proactive risk escalation
Implement and create risk management strategies covering safety protocols crisis management speaker contingencies audience overflow and compliance procedures
Own full budget lifecycle including forecasting optimization and financial reporting

Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with AWS communications marketing events teams and senior leadership
Lead endtoend vendor management including selection negotiation and performance evaluation
Manage speaker and content development process ensuring barraising delivery standards
Create and maintain a SIM directory of places to submit support tickets across Amazon

Communications & Event Support
Drive effective event communications including invitations briefings and logistical updates
Provide comprehensive speaker support through reviews rehearsals and dayofevent coordination
Conduct regular stakeholder reviews and status updates with ASP Senior Leadership
Leverage internal channels to communicate to builders about each event

Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Define refine and track success metrics including attendance engagement scores and ROI
Lead datadriven postevent analysis and retrospectives
Implement continuous testing and optimization of event logistics methods
Develop recommendations for program improvements based on comprehensive feedback

Additional Requirements
Ability to travel (30%) and work across time zones including UK Singapore and Australia

About the team
Why AWS

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Bachelors degree in Event Management Business Administration Communications or related field
7 years of experience in event management with at least 3 years managing internal events
Proven track record of managing small and largescale virtual hybrid and inperson events
Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
Demonstrated experience working with and briefing senior leadership

Ability to think strategically deliver logistically and manage programmatically
Experience in tech industry with knowledge of cloud technologies like data artificial intelligence and machine learning
Understanding of channels/partner business models and experience managing events within a partner community
International event management experience
Track record of successfully building scalable event programs

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

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