Sr. Event Program Manager, AWS Events, Sports, and Sponsorships
Amazon · Seattle, Washington, USA ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Project management
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
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