Principal Business Operations Pipeline Lead, AGS Business Operations

AWS Global Sales Operations is seeking an exceptional Principal Business Operations professional to own and drive the Pipeline Mechanism for our global sales organization spanning 7 Geo/BUs worldwide. This individual contributor role will be instrumental in transforming how AGS manages pipeline effectiveness directly impacting our ability to support our growth objectives.

As the owner of the Pipeline Mechanism within our ROTB 2.0 framework you will design implement and continuously optimize the systems that ensure AGS strategically aligns sales activities with revenue goals across all customer segments worldwide. You will partner closely with Senior Sales Leadership Business Intelligence Finance Sales Operations teams globally and marketing and partner organization leaders to drive pipeline quality improve win rates and reduce sales cycles. This role requires exceptional analytical capabilities deep sales operations expertise and the ability to influence outcomes across a complex matrixed global organization.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution translating complex pipeline data into actionable insights that drive measurable business outcomes. You will be responsible for the end-to-end pipeline inspection framework including IPMM (Integrated Pipeline Management Mechanism) monthly Geo/BU reviews and quarterly qualitative insights reporting across all regions surfacing new insights to improve pipeline quality effectiveness and impact.

Key job responsibilities
Own the design and continuous improvement of the AGS Pipeline Mechanism worldwide including IPMM targets monthly pipeline reviews and quarterly insights reports across 7 Geo/BUs coordinating with sales marketing and partner organizations

Develop quarterly IPMM targets aligned to revenue outcomes establishing clear line-of-sight from pipeline activities to business results across all segments including DFSI framework

Partner with Business Intelligence Sales Operations marketing and partner organizations globally to build pipeline analytics including win/loss analysis territory penetration seller productivity and GenAI adoption tracking

Design monthly themed deep-dive reviews focused on function segment motion industry and service effectiveness driving improvements in win rates and pipeline results across sales marketing and partner teams

Provide insights to AGS leadership on pipeline impact and effectiveness translating complex pipeline metrics into executive-ready strategic recommendations that highlight trends opportunities and risks across all pipeline sources

Create scalable inspection mechanisms that reduce sales unit misses improve pipeline coverage and decrease sales cycles through data-driven insights working with field sales and partner organizations

Drive integration between Pipeline Mechanism and other ROTB 2.0 components ensuring systematic connectivity between PRR IPMM Gap to Green and forecast models

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance pipeline tooling (SIFT Book of Insights AWSentral Platform) driving adoption globally while ensuring integration with marketing and partner systems

Establish success metrics for pipeline results including quality indicators coverage ratios hygiene standards source analysis and early warning signals across direct sales marketing and partner channels

Build partnerships with Geo Sales Operations BU leaders marketing teams and partner organizations worldwide to drive accountability and continuous improvement in pipeline management practices

A day in the life
Your morning begins reviewing overnight pipeline updates from APJ identifying trends in IPMM metrics across regions. You join the weekly WBR prep call presenting pipeline coverage analysis and flagging at-risk opportunities. Mid-morning you partner with BI teams to refine win/loss dashboards incorporating feedback from EMEA sales leaders. After lunch you facilitate a themed deep-dive session on GenAI pipeline effectiveness with marketing and partner teams translating field insights from SIFT into actionable recommendations. The afternoon includes preparing quarterly qualitative insights for AGS leadership highlighting pipeline health indicators and growth opportunities. You close the day coordinating with Geo Sales Ops on next months pipeline review agenda ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.

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- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 10 years of sales operations or sales strategy in a mid-to-large-scale tech company experience
- Experience conducting sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable deliverables messages and presentations

- 8 years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience developing and implementing systems and tools utilized for CRM variable compensation revenue reporting forecasting sales force automation or equivalent

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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 NY New York - 194700.00 - 263400.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 177000.00 - 239400.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 177000.00 - 239400.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 177000.00 - 239400.00 USD annually