Senior Event Program Manager - AWS Events, Sports, And Sponsorships

Description

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

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