Description

The AWS Global Executive Relations team is seeking an experienced, self-directed Program Manager to lead and scale the existing Training with Industry Fellowship Program. In partnership with the DoD and various federal government agencies, AWS hosts select military service members and government employees for fellowships that may last anywhere from one month to one year. Fellows are placed on teams across Amazon based on their mission and interests, where they will take on challenging projects, experience Amazon’s Culture of Innovation, and learn industry best practices, before returning to their home organizations to apply this experience to critical missions.

This Program Manager will own the end-to-end management of the fellowship program, including fellow outreach, coordination of the interview and on boarding processes, serve as each fellows' primary point of contact, organize educational opportunities and events, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.

Please note, this program is not a talent recruiting mechanism, and there are legal contracts in place stating Amazon will not hire these government employees after completing their fellowships.

This role will sit in DC, MD, or VA, and be able to travel to Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, VA regularly.

Key job responsibilities

Program Management: Own the entire fellowship program lifecycle, from initial outreach to post-fellowship follow-up, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to program objectives.

Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with fellows and their government leaders, host managers, as well as Amazon Legal and Amazon Human Resources to support program goals and requirements. Work strategically with AWS senior leadership to earn trust with their federal customers.

Event Coordination: Organize and facilitate educational sessions and networking events to enhance fellows' learning experiences and exposure to Amazon/AWS technologies.

Collect and Analyze Data: Establish and monitor key performance indicators, and prepare data/progress-to-goal updates for leadership quarterly.

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

Arlington, VA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of program management experience

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally

• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills

• Data-driven, with the ability to form measurable initiatives, and communicate their business value to leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in/with government or military

• Knowledge of federal government processes and regulations

• Previous experience in managing educational, training, or fellowship programs

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.