Head of Auto & Mfg Specialists - Enterprise Apps, Migration & Modernization

Description

The Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) works backwards from our customer’s most complex and business critical problems to build and execute go-to-market plans that turn AWS ideas into multi-billion-dollar businesses. WWSO teams include business development, specialist and technical solutions architecture. As part of WWSO, you'll provide expertise across the entire life cycle of an AWS customer initiative, from developing ideas for new services to accelerating the adoption of established businesses. We pride ourselves on thinking big, delivering exceptional results for our customers, and working across AWS as #OneTeam.

As a leader on the Strategic Industries Automotive and Manufacturing team, you will lead a senior team of Enterprise Applications Migration and Modernization Specialists who work with our most strategic Auto and Manufacturing customers to accelerate their cloud journey. Your team provides critical feedback from customers to inform our product roadmap, and you will work closely with our partner network to build a partner ecosystem supporting our customers’ goals.

Key job responsibilities

Hire, on-board, coach, and develop new Specialists from internal and external sources. Develop mechanisms, and tools that enable fast engagement with customers and track key metrics, and KPIs for your team. Build and leverage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to further the adoption of AWS services in the market. Lead a Customer Obsessed business that delights our customers and aids in their innovation. Accelerate customer adoption through well-developed sales engagements and successful GTM strategies to achieve customer outcomes. Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS specialist community Guide and motivate the development of whitepapers, data sheets, and other high-value customer facing guidance and best practices. Act as a conduit and liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support. Travel up to 30% of the time.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Houston, TX, USA | Jersey City, NJ, USA | New York, NY, USA

Basic Qualifications

10+ years’ experience leading high performance teams in a matrixed environment 8+ years of technology experience in Enterprise Application Migration and/or Modernization or related technology BA/BS degree or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple teams, as well as internal and external executive stakeholders. Established track record of building rapport with customer executives (e.g. CEO, COO, CIO, CTO, CMO), building close relationships, and closing large revenue accounts. Experience and success in negotiating complex deals with customers and partners. You've not only carried quotas, you've consistently exceeded them by doing the right thing for your customer. Breadth and depth in multiple enterprise functional areas in multiple industries a plus. Experience in a heavily matrixed sales environment, including developing, implementing, managing, and executing cross-functional solutions-led go-to-market growth initiatives and sales motion. Deep understanding of cloud technologies, including public and hybrid cloud platforms; Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $154,900/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.

Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Job ID: A2617701