Senior Technical Director AWS Events, Event Production

Amazon Web Services (AWS) powers the cloud infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwidefrom startups to Global 500 companies. The AWS Global Events team brings this technology to life through world-class conferences product launches and virtual experiences that connect our innovations with customers partners and developers across the globe. Were looking for a Senior Technical Director to lead the technical vision and execution behind these high-impact events.

The Senior Technical Director will lead the technical production strategy for our in-person livestream and virtual events. This role owns the end-to-end technical direction and visionfrom defining audio lighting video and equipment requirements to managing vendor relationships and production budgets. The position requires balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution: collaborating with internal stakeholders across AWS overseeing technical teams and external partners and ensuring every event delivers a seamless high-quality experience for our customers. This leader will also develop and scale best practices globally by training internal stakeholders and vendors and creating standardized templates and technical grids for consistent execution across all AWS events. Success requires building scalable systems strong technical judgment collaborative leadership and the ability to scale technical direction across our global events portfolio.


Key job responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Vision
Define and scale technical production standards globally including audio video lighting and equipment specifications for in-person livestream and virtual event formats
Develop standardized technical documentation room configurations and spatial layouts that ensure consistent high-quality execution across all AWS event campuses
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and production techniques that enhance attendee experience and operational efficiency
Create technical drawings mockups and renders for event spaces to guide production planning and stakeholder alignment

Team Leadership & Vendor Management
Partner with and guide technical directors from vendor organizations to ensure alignment with Amazons production standards technical requirements and customer experience expectations
Educate internal stakeholders on technical production capabilities feasibility and cost implications to enable informed decision-making throughout the planning process
Train vendor technical staff and venue partners on Amazons best practices and quality standards for consistent execution
Collaborate with accessibility teams to ensure all events meet inclusive design standards and provide equitable experiences for all attendees

Production Execution & Operations
Oversee end-to-end technical production for assigned projects ensuring audio visual and lighting systems meet project specifications and quality standards
Coordinate with livestream and virtual production teams to integrate live and digital event components seamlessly
Provide technical support during productions troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth execution from setup through strike
Deliver accurate cost estimates for equipment labor and setup timelines to support budget planning

Standards & Performance Management
Establish and enforce best practices for pre-production planning on-site execution and post-production debriefs
Track project metrics manage budgets and report on technical production status to leadership and cross-functional partners
Continuously refine processes and documentation based on project learnings and evolving business needs
Willingness to travel frequently and work across multiple time zones




A day in the life
Your day might start with a production debrief call with vendor technical directors reviewing lessons learned from an event and identifying process improvements for upcoming shows. Mid-morning youll join a planning session with internal creative and operations teams to walk through technical feasibility and budget implications for an upcoming keynotetranslating their vision into practical technical requirements and flagging potential challenges early. You may spend some time drafting exploring or refining spatial layouts and equipment specs for a new or revised space. Between meetings youre reviewing vendor quotes updating technical documentation templates and responding to questions from stakeholders across time zones. Your week typically includes regular check-ins with your production team vendor partner syncs and cross-functional planning meetings that keep dozens of events moving forward simultaneously. Some days youre deep in the details of power distribution and rigging specs; others youre looking into or discussing technical strategies with the production team or training new vendor partners on Amazons standards. The pace is fast the scope is global and no two days look exactly alike.


About the team
You will become an integral part of the AWS Global Events Production Team supporting our external and internal live events worldwide.
We are a collaborative dynamic team of strategic and creative thinkers always looking for new ways to deliver exceptional productions that engage entertain and inspire.
Come help us create incredible experiences for our customers and attendees.

- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience in entertainment-specific campus operational and facilities management and overseeing production and post-production infrastructure
- 7 years of experience in technical event production - including work as a technical director for large-scale live and virtual events managing entertainment campus operations facilities and production infrastructure from pre-production through post-production
- Experience managing external vendors distributors partners and learning providers including developing technical scopes of work to deliver complex multi-format events
- Experience using one or more of the following technologies (Vectorworks AutoCAD Rhino Revit SolidWorks CREO SketchUp KeyShot etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs

- Experience with livestream and virtual event technical integration
- Familiarity with AWS products services and customer base
- Proficiency in additional design software (AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite)
- Experience producing events at convention centers arenas and non-traditional venues
- Background in training technical teams and developing standardized documentation

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 Companys 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.

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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 CA San Francisco - 155400.00 - 210300.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 155400.00 - 210300.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 141000.00 - 190700.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 141000.00 - 190700.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 141000.00 - 190700.00 USD annually