Senior Program Manager, Startup Investment Management, AWS Worldwide Startups

Would you like to lead complex programs that enable AWS to better serve the global startup ecosystem Do you have the strategic program management expertise to create and optimize scalable mechanisms that drive venture capital engagement startup acceleration and technical innovation initiatives

Trusted by more startups around the world AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible to all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the worlds largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups the AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible at any stage of growth and any level of funding. This is why more startups and over 80% of unicorns choose to launch on AWS.

As a Senior Program Manager within the AWS Startup team you will be responsible for managing complex strategic programs that support our Investor Management initiatives. Youll work across organizations to define and implement mechanisms that drive startup success through various stages of growth.

Key job responsibilities
Define and establish program management best practices for global Startup initiatives

Own and develop strategic program frameworks for investor engagement and GTM programs

Create and implement comprehensive measurement systems to track and improve program effectiveness

Drive cross-organizational alignment and execution of strategic initiatives

Own quarterly business reviews and annual planning processes

Develop scalable mechanisms for program excellence and knowledge sharing

Lead operational improvements across multiple teams and organizations

Design and manage complex programs for:

Strategic investor engagement (VC Seed Accelerator partnerships)

Global GTM acceleration initiatives (Partner co-sell marketplace programs)

Technical innovation programs (founder enablement architecture reviews)

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- 6 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
- Bachelors degree
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives

- Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs
- Experience engaging and influencing senior executives
- Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
- Deep experience in cloud computing or enterprise technology
- Strong understanding of startup ecosystems and venture capital landscape
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
- Experience managing programs across global organizations

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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 - 127200.00 - 185000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 115600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually