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Strategic Initiatives Leader, US EDU & SLG Verticals
Amazon
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Posted on Jul 23, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services Public Sector seeks a passionate, results-oriented Strategic Initiatives Leader to improve service delivery and outcomes for US State + Local Government (SLG) and Education (EDU- Higher Education and K12) customers using AWS technology. This role will work with the SLG/EDU Verticals team to lead the visioning, creation, and execution of the go-to-market (GTM) strategy while managing risks, removing obstacles, and delivering measurable results.
Key job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead complex, cross-organizational and technical project teams to meet organizational goals across all phases of the project lifecycle, effectively managing scope, schedule and budget and stakeholder communications
- Work on significant, new, and evolving business opportunities that often begin as ambiguous problems with undefined scope, limited knowledge of the underlying issue or its causes, and no clear ownership
- Develop long-term strategies and influences leadership decisions.
- Ability to quickly earn trust and invent and simplify by collaborating with peers and senior leadership across US SLG/EDU, AWS, and broader Amazon while bringing a well-rounded and informed understanding of each stakeholder’s role, business goals, and scope
- Ability to synthesize data from reporting tools into actionable insights and programs; Present results to management and executive leadership teams to inform decision making
- Develop a deep understanding of business strategy and customer goals, in order to achieve the right results, with the right quality, and at the right time
- Ability to proactively identify areas for improvement then independently propose and lead initiatives to resolve gaps
- Proven ability to effectively distill vast amounts of information about key business initiatives, sales programs and methodologies, and business processes into clear, concise project plans and communications
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 7+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as a founder or executive focused on related segments, or as a practice leader or business unit owner
- Experience selling to Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 organizations
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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