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Sr Manager, GTM Strategy & Thought Leadership, AWS Global Education, WWPS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Arlington, VA · Yesterday
AdvertisingFull-time

About the role

AWS Global Education is seeking a senior leader to own and drive the go-to-market strategy, thought leadership, and external ecosystem positioning for our Global Education vertical. This role spans Higher Education, Research, K-12, EdTech, and student skilling programs. It is responsible for how AWS is known, seen, and trusted in the global education community.

Responsibilities

  • Own the overarching narrative for how AWS shows up in global education. Draw from the strategies of each segment team to create a unified, clear message across Higher Education, Research, K-12, EdTech, and student skilling programs.

  • Externally, represent AWS with organizations like the World Economic Forum, Brookings, Holon IQ, and the Royal Anniversary Trust, ensuring AWS has a seat at the table wherever the future of education is being shaped.

  • Select and lead AWS's presence at major conferences and flagship events like re:Invent and Imagine, developing content and customer engagement strategies for each.

  • Develop executive talking points, go-to-market packages, enablement materials, and customer-facing content that equip teams across the organization to engage education customers with confidence.

  • Connect the education team with adjacent functions including skills and workforce development, training, marketing, and professional services.

  • Lead a small, distributed team as a hands-on player/coach.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience

  • 8+ years of education or related field experience

  • 5+ years of direct people management experience

  • 5+ years of digital content management, communications, or content strategy experience

  • Experience managing events/meetings in a global company

  • 5+ years in external-facing roles requiring engagement with organizations outside the employer, such as industry associations, policy bodies, multilateral organizations, or partner institutions.

Qualifications

  • Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languages

  • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts

  • Established network within the global education ecosystem, including relationships with policy organizations, industry associations, or multilateral bodies.

  • Background in journalism, strategic communications, public affairs, or education policy.

  • Advanced degree in education, communications, public policy, or a related field.

Skills

  • Understanding of education sector

  • Understanding of commercial technology

  • Seniority to represent AWS alongside organizations like the World Economic Forum, Brookings Institution, QS/Holon IQ, and the Royal Anniversary Trust.

  • Ability to build, manage, and coach a team in a high-growth environment

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.

Pay

Base salary range for this position is $193,700.00 - $262,000.00 USD annually

Schedule

Not specified

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