Senior Portfolio Growth Manager, Consulting Ecosystem Partnerships , AWS Worldwide Startups

Have you spent your career building strategic relationships at a consulting firm managing alliance partnerships driving innovation programs or connecting your firms capabilities to emerging technology companies Are you ready to flip the script and use that expertise to help the worlds most innovative startups access the consulting ecosystem

This role sits at the intersection of strategy consulting and startup innovation. You will be the connective tissue between AWS-backed startups and the Professional Services ecosystem consulting firms system integrators corporate venture arms and advisory practices helping startups land their first enterprise engagements and helping consulting partners access cutting-edge technology.

Why This Role Is Built for Consulting Alumni

If you have done any of the following this role leverages your exact experience:
Managed strategic alliances at a consulting firm (e.g. technology partnerships hyperscaler relationships startup scouting programs)
Led business development for a practice area connecting your firm to new technology vendors or startup ecosystems
Worked in strategy consulting (MBB Big 4 Strategy boutique) and developed deep expertise in go-to-market ecosystem strategy or platform plays
Built or ran an innovation/ventures program at a professional services firm connecting startups to enterprise clients through your firms network
Operated in a BD or partnerships role at a SI BCAP or GSI and understand how consulting firms evaluate partner with and adopt new technology


Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Portfolio Growth Manager you will build the bridge between high-potential startups and the consulting/professional services ecosystem. Specifically:

Strategic Partnership Development
Own and grow relationships with consulting firms (GSIs BCAPs boutique advisory) corporate venture capital arms and system integrators becoming their go-to contact for startup innovation on AWS
Design and execute partnership frameworks that create mutual value: startups get distribution and credibility; consulting partners get differentiated capabilities and innovation positioning
Startup-to-Consulting Ecosystem Matchmaking
Identify which startups in the AWS portfolio are consulting-ready those whose solutions can be embedded in consulting engagements sold through SI channels or co-developed with advisory practices
Facilitate introductions co-build opportunities and joint go-to-market motions between startups and professional services partners
Help startups navigate the complex procurement and partnership processes at large consulting organizations

Ecosystem Strategy & Market Intelligence
Map the professional services landscape whos investing in what which practices are growing where innovation gaps exist and position AWS startups to fill them
Create business reviews on ecosystem opportunities partner health and pipeline development
Act as subject matter expert on how consulting firms adopt and integrate emerging technology

Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with AWS Partner Network (APN) Global System Integrators and key ISVs to align startup positioning with broader partner strategies
Work with regulatory bodies and industry standards organizations where relevant to startup market entry
Collaborate with corporate venture capital teams to identify co-investment and co-development opportunities


About the team
Trusted by more startups around the world AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible for 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 build on AWS.

About AWS
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- Bachelors degree or 5 years of developing negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Knowledge of cloud computing technologies
- 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
- Strategy consulting (e.g. McKinsey BCG Bain Deloitte S&O Accenture Strategy EY-Parthenon Kearney)
- Alliance/partnership management at a consulting firm SI or professional services organization
- Business development or ecosystem roles connecting technology companies to consulting/SI channels
- Demonstrated experience working with Professional Services organizations including consulting partners BCAPs and/or system integrators
- Executive-level network within the professional services or consulting industry

- MBA
- Direct experience managing a hyperscaler alliance (AWS Azure GCP) from the consulting/SI side
- Track record of building startup partnership programs or innovation ecosystems at a professional services firm
- Experience with corporate venture capital processes and investment thesis evaluation
- Background in a regulated industry vertical (Financial Services Healthcare Public Sector) where consulting and startups intersect
- Understanding of the AWS Partner Network ISV ecosystem and startup go-to-market motions

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 - 162700.00 - 220200.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 162700.00 - 220200.00 USD annually