Sr Program Manager, Executive Communications and Team Engagement, Startup Team

AWS Global Startups is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager Executive Communications and Team Engagement to lead high-impact initiatives that strengthen culture elevate internal communications and drive organizational alignment across our fast-paced global Startup team.

In this highly visible role you will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership crafting internal narratives leading key engagement programs and managing cross-functional rhythms that foster employee connection clarity and purpose. Youll operate at the intersection of executive communications (internal and external) business planning team experience building scalable mechanisms and delivering programs that reflect the energy and ambition of our startup customers.

About You

You are a skilled communicator thoughtful listener and confident program operator. You thrive in ambiguity move with urgency and bring creative solutions to complex challenges. Youre able to influence without authority build trust across stakeholders and distill high-level goals into clear actionable initiatives that scale across regions and roles.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned program manager with strong communication instincts an operational mindset and a passion for shaping vibrant high-performing cultures.


Key job responsibilities
Design and lead executive communications strategies including org-wide messaging leadership updates and All-Hands content
Manage organizational engagement rhythms including All-Team meetings leadership forums and team-wide enablement sessions
Partner closely with senior leaders to shape and articulate long-term priorities and business narratives
Oversee planning and execution of internal programs focused on employee satisfaction recognition and feedback (e.g. internal surveys pulse mechanisms)
Produce strategic briefings and performance summaries for leadership reviews skip-levels and customer-facing milestones
Collaborate across AWS to identify culture-building opportunities coordinate cross-functional planning and share best practices across peer organizations
Own project plans and program delivery from inception through execution with clear metrics stakeholder alignment and effective budget oversight
Act as a culture champion helping to amplify AWSs vision to become Earths Best Employer through inclusive engagement and visible leadership

About the team
About the team
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its 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.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 7 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
- Experience communicating effectively with senior leadership including briefing documents messaging frameworks and business updates
- Experience working with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced environments

- 5 years of experience driving cultural or employee engagement programs at scale
- Advanced degree (e.g. MBA . or related fields such as organizational development or internal communications)
- Experience working with or supporting executive-level stakeholders
- Familiarity with enablement learning & development or business operations in a tech or startup-focused environment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 youre applying in isnt 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 $104100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.