Sr. Program Execution Manager, Global National Security Programs

About the Role

Are you ready to make a direct impact on national security through the power of cloud technology? The AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) is seeking a driven and experienced Program Execution Manager to help lead mission-critical cloud programs in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of innovative technology and the nation's most important missions. Based in Jessup, Maryland, you will join an elite team of program management and technical professionals delivering secure, scalable, and mission-driven cloud solutions for our national security customers. You'll partner directly with business leaders and government stakeholders to drive program execution, align priorities, and deliver outcomes that matter.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in cloud computing, national security mission requirements, and large-scale program management — and knows how to translate complex technical and operational challenges into clear, actionable results. You are equally at home collaborating with engineers as you are briefing senior government executives.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate program processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and embed lessons learned into standard operating practices
• Develop and maintain program documentation that ensures consistency and clarity in how programs are understood and executed across all stakeholders
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision-making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures
• Coordinate across diverse teams — including sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and software development — to maintain strategic alignment and drive accountability throughout the program lifecycle
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are clearly documented and actioned across teams
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trusted relationships, foster open communication, and ensure program transparency
• Champion innovation by exploring AI and automation opportunities to streamline recurring tasks and elevate the team

Who You Are

You are a proactive, mission-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You bring sharp critical thinking and analytic problem-solving skills, paired with strong business development and executive communication experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community or Department of Defense. You are comfortable with ambiguity, obsessed with customer outcomes, and bring a bias for action to everything you do.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience working cross-functionally across several teams both technical and non-technical
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community
• Proficiency with project management tools
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, APM, CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2)
• Experience managing or supporting Federal Government contracts and procurement frameworks
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and technologies
• Experience managing programs with cross-functional dependencies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations

About the Team

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

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.

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Pay and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $147,900.00 - $200,100.00 annually in Jessup, Maryland. 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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