Head of Strategy World Wide Public Sector Partners, WWPS Partners

DESCRIPTION

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the IT industry for the WW Public Sector market? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and is looking for an experienced Senior Business Manager to join our fast-paced organization. The Senior Business Manager, WWPS Partners, requires a motivated and adaptable individual who will ensure the Director, WWPS Partners can define and execute strategic priorities for the growing global sales organization. This is a highly visible role which serves as a business leader and consultant on numerous critical and often confidential business topics worldwide. This role is a trusted advisor, responsible for connecting and collaborating with key stakeholders in the establishment, communication and measurement of organizational-wide strategic goals and objectives.

Candidates are expected to have an entrepreneurial mindset, with a high tolerance for ambiguity, complexity and bias for action. Candidates must possess the highest level of integrity and management of confidential information. Detail-oriented organizational and process management skills are essential to multi task and manage a wide range of incoming and often competing requests and responsibilities. Sharp business judgment, ability to see the "big picture" and prioritization skills are required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud computing and have proven results leading global projects and programs. Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about challenges and design and implement solutions. Success requires the ability to influence cross functional teams and manage performance goals.


Key job responsibilities
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director, WWPS Partners, providing insights and helping set priorities for global sales initiatives. Lead annual operating plan creation in coordination with cross functional teams. Drive special projects related to global cross-functional initiatives. Coordinate with leadership to identify roadblocks and implement solutions that drive operational excellence and accelerate revenue.
• Executive Reporting and Analysis: Act as the Director, WWPS Partners representative in key meetings, summarizing discussions and ensuring action items are executed. Prepare, synthesize and deliver reports to Executive/C Suite leaders, highlighting key initiatives, insights, and strategic recommendations. Maintain a forward-looking perspective, anticipating operational needs and proposing proactive solutions
• Program & Project Management – act as valuable connector, bridging gaps and facilitating communication and collaboration within the organization to remove roadblocks and keep priorities on target. Create and distribute the annual rhythm of the business calendar with key due dates and deliverables from key cross functional teams.
• Leadership & Team Engagement: Ensure effective and efficient Leadership team meetings including offsites by strategically planning agendas, logistics, and materials. Take meeting minutes, track action items and follow-ups. Coordinate and lead quarterly hybrid Town Halls for global team members. Craft employee communications to include slack and email
• Time Management: Liaise with Executive Assistant to update short term day to day calendar to accommodate last minute business issues or crises that require schedule changes
• Operational Alignment: Work closely with global teams to unify practices, ensuring consistent execution of company-wide strategies
• Public Speaking (external): Be a thought partner and help draft important executive presentations and strategies. Create and manage a calendar of external speaking and media events in partnership with Public Relations
• Flexibility: Willingness to flex to meet the needs of the organization, including the ability to context switch and support projects in different domain areas
• Problem Resolution: Work closely with leadership team fighting fires when necessary. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts that arise within the organization or affect the Director, WWPS Partners, agenda.


About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 10+ years of building and leading large teams and working in matrixed operating structures experience
- 10+ years in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, operations, or customer-focused roles in a global sales environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters of Business Administration or similar advanced degree
- Ability to build trust with executives and internal / external stakeholders of all levels
- Strong executive presence, interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to distill and convey information in a compelling manner
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder management situations
- Strong organizational skills and attention-to-detail along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize well in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to manage change and ambiguity with an action-orientation/drive - must thrive in a dynamic environment
- Strong work ethic, disciplined execution skills, willingness to do whatever it takes to deliver results
- A good sounding board for others and ability to anticipate the needs of a busy executive and their direct staff
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights Excellent project management abilities, capable of driving initiatives from concept to completion
- 5+ years of experience as a business analyst or in a Chief of Staff role, preferably in the Technology or Telecommunications industries.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $174,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $288,200/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.

• • USA, TX, Austin
  • USA, VA, Arlington
  • USA, WA, Seattle
• Public Sector
• Sales, Advertising, & Account Management