Director of Talent COE AIGC

THE POSITION
SUMMARY
Amazons Advertising IMDb and Grand Challenge (AIGC) organization represents one of Amazons fastest growing and most dynamic business portfolios. Amazon Advertising helps brands design ad experiences that delight customers and deliver meaningful results operating across sponsored ads display video and custom advertising solutions globally. IMDb is the worlds most popular and authoritative source for information on movies TV shows and celebrities reaching hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Grand Challenge is Amazons forward-looking innovation group focused on solving complex large-scale problems through technology and science. Together AIGC combines the scale of advertising technology the cultural influence of entertainment data and the ambition of moonshot innovation creating a uniquely complex and high-growth talent landscape.

The Director PXT COE for AIGC will be based in Seattle WA and will report to the Vice President of PXT for AIGC. This is a critical leadership role within the AIGC People eXperience & Technology (PXT) (PXTHR) organization responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive global talent strategy that enables AIGC to attract develop and retain the leadership talent needed to fuel continued growth and innovation.

This leader will own and integrate four functional areas: Learning & Development (L&D) Talent Management Organizational Design & Effectiveness and a High Velocity Transformation (HVT) team focused on Change Management. The Director will evolve and lead a unified Center of Excellence that drives talent innovation accelerates leadership readiness and ensures organizational agility across AIGCs diverse and rapidly evolving business lines. This role requires a strategic data-driven executive who can operate at the intersection of business strategy and people strategy translating complex organizational challenges into scalable talent solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
The successful candidate will partner closely with AIGCs senior leadership team AIGCs PXT leadership team HR Business Partners and Amazons central PXT Centers of Excellence (including Global Talent Management & Compensation Central Sciences Talent Acquisition and Inclusive Experiences & Technology) to deliver integrated employee-centric frameworks and mechanisms. This leader will engage frequently with VP and SVP-level executives to gain buy-in on strategic initiatives drive adoption of enterprise-wide tools and programs and ensure AIGCs talent practices are both locally relevant and globally aligned.


Key job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for the role include:
Own the unified cadence of global Talent Management mechanisms across AIGC including talent reviews succession planning critical role mapping executive promotions and talent movement; define and operationalize the mental models that drive consistent calibrated talent decisions and identify the top talent across the organization
Lead and develop a high-performing COE team spanning four functional areas: Learning & Development Talent Management Organizational Design & Effectiveness and High Velocity Transformation (Change Management)
Ensure Day 1 culture is built into all COE deliverables focusing on operating with speed innovation and eliminating bureaucracy
Design and implement a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy that accelerates time to proficiency builds leadership capability and creates targeted upskilling programs that foster an economy of experiences across AIGC; leverage L&D as a key lever for top-talent retention and differentiated development of high-potential populations
Lead Organizational Design and Effectiveness initiatives advising senior leaders on organizational structure workforce planning and how teams work together; maintain a heavy partnership with OD and HR Line leaders to remove barriers reduce friction and optimize operating models that support AIGCs growth trajectory
Build and maintain a robust succession pipeline for leadership and critical roles including health and activation of succession plans with clear development actions readiness timelines and contingency options; spearhead executive talent review processes and strengthen the leadership bench across all AIGC business lines
Lead the High Velocity Transformation (HVT) team a dedicated Change Management function that drives organizational change plans minimizes disruption boosts adoption and engagement reduces resistance and mitigates risks during periods of rapid growth and transformation
Own and execute a proactive top-talent retention strategy shifting from reactive saves to early identification of flight risk and targeted engagement interventions; utilize a data-driven approach with strong analytics and people metrics to identify emerging talent trends forecast workforce needs and transform complex data into actionable insights for executive stakeholders
Partner with PXT Centers of Excellence HR Business Partners and cross-business talent peers to deliver integrated talent solutions that leverage shared best practices and accelerate execution and scalability
Communicate big ideas and tactical actions with conviction to executive leaders; display executive presence while frequently engaging with VP and SVP-level leaders across AIGC to gain buy-in and Earn Trust on strategic talent initiatives


15 years of progressive leadership experience in Talent Management Learning & Development Organizational Design & Effectiveness Change Management and/or HR Business Partner roles
8 years leading and developing high-performing teams with experience building and scaling a Center of Excellence or multi-functional talent organization
Prior experience driving organizational transformation and change management in high-growth global technology environments with diverse workforces


THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a strategic results-oriented talent executive who brings deep expertise across multiple talent disciplines and has a proven track record of building and scaling talent functions in high-growth technology-driven environments. This leader must be equally comfortable setting long-term vision and diving deep into execution as well as someone who can Think Big about the future of AIGCs talent landscape while delivering practical measurable solutions today.

This individual will have demonstrated success leading teams through ambiguity and rapid change with particular strength in standing up new capabilities integrating disparate talent functions into a cohesive COE and driving adoption of enterprise-wide talent systems and tools. They will bring a scientific mindset to talent management forming hypotheses testing with data and iterating based on results.

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to senior business leaders with exceptional communication and influencing skills that enable them to build credibility navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive alignment across multiple business lines with competing priorities. Background will include:

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in Human Resources Management Organizational Development Industrial/Organizational Psychology and/or an MBA highly preferred
Strong communication skills to articulate complex strategies to executive leadership and gain buy-in across multiple business lines
Well versed in science and the ability to translate research into Talent Management strategies and action
Experience in organizational design and effectiveness including workforce planning and site strategy
Experience standing up and leading change management or transformation functions
Proven track record in succession planning and executive talent pipeline development
Experience designing and scaling Learning & Development programs that accelerate leadership readiness
Development of cutting-edge and forward-thinking Talent Management strategies in fast-paced ambiguous environments
Strong data analysis skills and ability to leverage analytics to drive complex business decisions
Experience working across multiple business lines with varying maturity levels and talent needs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Professional traits that are not unique to this position but necessary for Amazon leaders:
Thinks big and has convictions
Expects and requires innovation of her/his team
Exhibits excellent judgment
Influences through data and metrics
Hires great people. Develops great people
Has relentlessly high standards
Able to push and drive for resolution
Thinks strategically but dives deep transactionally and executes with precision
Results oriented
Has the innate ability to inspire passion in others
Deals well in ambiguous environments


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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 - 220800.00 - 298700.00 USD annually
USA WA SEATTLE - 200700.00 - 271600.00 USD annually