Sr. Program Execution Manager, Global National Security Programs

About the role

The AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) is seeking a Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical cloud programs in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Based in Jessup, Maryland, you will work with an elite team of program management and technical professionals to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-driven cloud solutions.

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
• Cook up and manage 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

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $147,900.00 - $200,100.00 annually.