Principal Engagement Manager, AWS Professional Services
About the team
The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud. We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our team provides assistance through a collection of offerings which help customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud adoption. We also deliver focused guidance through our global specialty practices, which cover a variety of solutions, technologies, and industries.
Key job responsibilities
- Leading and managing complex cloud migration and implementation projects
- Leveraging comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning
- Bridging business requirements with technical solutions, facilitating engineering discussions and ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes
- Distingushing customer needs into clear technical requirements and map them to business outcomes
- Decomposing complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions
- Contributing to technical documentation and define documentation standards
About the role
The role requires:
- 8+ years of cloud computing experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years experience in project management of technical programs
- 8+ years experience with software development life cycle (SDLC); Waterfall/Agile/iterative methodologies
Qualifications
- Experience leveraging GenAI for project management and agile methodologies on enterprise level engagements
- AWS experience preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices
- Experience applying AWS frameworks like Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework
- Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior technical decision-makers
- Managed and delivered IT and Transformation engagements for a Fortune 100 company
- Work experience in any of the industries such as Financial Services (Banking/Insurance), Automotive, Telecommunications, Health Care & Life Sciences, Energy, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing
Benefits
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.