Sr. Event Program Manager, AWS Events, Sports, and Sponsorships

About the role

AWS Global Events is seeking a Sr. Event Program Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of select AWS Summits and 1P Cohort events across the Americas region. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned large-scale, multi-day events that drive customer engagement, pipeline generation, and brand awareness for Amazon Web Services.

You will operate as a strategic leader and hands-on executor - defining the event vision, managing cross-functional stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional attendee experiences at scale.

Key job responsibilities

Strategic Program Management

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned Flagship 1P events in North & South America porfolio
• Develop comprehensive program strategies aligned with business objectives
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones and deliverables
• Drive innovation in program execution and delivery methods
• Lead onsite execution of assigned events with the portfolio

Program Execution & Leadership

• Manage complex, high-visibility programs with significant scope and investment
• Drive strategic decisions about program elements and execution approach
• Develop and implement best practices for program delivery
• Lead cross-functional teams during both planning and onsite execution
• Serve as escalation point for critical issues during live events

Operational Excellence

• Design scalable frameworks for program execution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Create detailed documentation of processes and best practices
• Implement innovative solutions for program delivery
• Manage onsite teams and vendors during event execution

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Provide strategic counsel to business partners on program strategy
• Lead stakeholder communications and alignment discussions
• Partner with regional teams while maintaining global standards
• Manage critical stakeholder relationships during live events

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
• Experience building, executing and scaling cross functional marketing programs
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languages
• Experience communicating results to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams and agency partners
• Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.

• USA, NY, New York - 130,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually