Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Sponsorship Enablement Manager, AWS Global Brand Partnerships
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Description
As a Sponsorship Enablement Manager you will own the operational excellence and delivery of our Global Sponsorship Program with a focus on our Summit, Field, and Industry event programs. You will support the management of a multi-million-dollar portfolio of sponsorships for our learning events that engage our customers and drive our business growth. You will be responsible for end-to-end sponsorship enablement strategy, execution, benefits delivery, and financial management while serving as the technical and operational backbone for our sponsorship program and community of partners. Key responsibilities
Strategic Oversight & Package Management: Serve as subject matter expert to Sponsorship Program Managers for best practices on sponsorship program execution and enablement Work with 3rd party event agencies, guiding them to ensure timely delivery of sponsorship program deliverables Partner with agencies on discovery, ideation, and pricing strategies for sponsorship offerings based on the cost to execute Drive floorplan strategy in partnership with Global Events team Serve as a primary sponsor enablement contact as it pertains to managing the sponsorship support alias, ensuring a high bar for sponsor communications Contribute to the development of project plans and help in managing all deliverables and timelines associated with sponsorship Program Execution Delivery & Operational Excellence
Own end-to-end post-sale operational execution, including comprehensive project management oversight Lead Operational Execution Of All Sponsor Benefits, Including
Booth builds and selection processes Sponsor pavilions and access management Tool benefits implementation Deliverable execution and tracking Create and implement scalable processes for tracking and reporting workback schedules Drive onsite preparation and execution across all sponsored elements Serve as primary sponsorship Enablement stakeholder in strategic planning meetings Financial Management & Reporting
Own sponsorship budget reporting and reconciliation with agency partners Own pre-event invoicing management and post-event reconciliation / collections in coordination with accounts receivable Develop and maintain comprehensive tracking mechanisms for all operational program elements Create and deliver regular progress reports to account management stakeholders Stakeholder & Agency Management
Partner with internal stakeholders to conduct discovery and implementation of sponsor benefits Oversee agency execution across multiple workstreams including project management and timeline adherence, booth construction and sponsor pavilion management, content submissions Partner with central Sponsorship Operations Enablement team associated with Exhibitor Resource Center construction, tool management, and lead reporting Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal teams and external partners Sales and Revenue Support Establishes inventory tracking mechanisms for all sponsorship benefits and owns inventory reconciliation Reports inventory updates to sales and Enablement team Supports sponsorship program managers in detailing benefits delivery Communications And Enablement
Own overall alias management and escalations. Ensure alias SLAs are being met by agency team and support with tooling optimization Review weekly communications and enablement materials including documentation (webinar decks, KBYGs, etc) sent to sponsors Build a calendar of resource hub articles to support sponsor enablement and assigns ownerships to key contributors Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of program or project management experience leading complex, technical initiatives Demonstrated experience managing agency relationships and large-scale event enablement and operations Strong track record of financial management and budget reconciliation Experience creating and implementing operational processes at scale Experience managing large-scale trade show or conference operations Preferred Qualifications
MBA or relevant advanced degree 5+ years of experience in marketing enablement, event management, or similar technical program management roles Industry certifications (PMP, CEM, or equivalent) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit the AWS accommodations page for more information.
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As a Sponsorship Enablement Manager you will own the operational excellence and delivery of our Global Sponsorship Program with a focus on our Summit, Field, and Industry event programs. You will support the management of a multi-million-dollar portfolio of sponsorships for our learning events that engage our customers and drive our business growth. You will be responsible for end-to-end sponsorship enablement strategy, execution, benefits delivery, and financial management while serving as the technical and operational backbone for our sponsorship program and community of partners. Key responsibilities
Strategic Oversight & Package Management: Serve as subject matter expert to Sponsorship Program Managers for best practices on sponsorship program execution and enablement Work with 3rd party event agencies, guiding them to ensure timely delivery of sponsorship program deliverables Partner with agencies on discovery, ideation, and pricing strategies for sponsorship offerings based on the cost to execute Drive floorplan strategy in partnership with Global Events team Serve as a primary sponsor enablement contact as it pertains to managing the sponsorship support alias, ensuring a high bar for sponsor communications Contribute to the development of project plans and help in managing all deliverables and timelines associated with sponsorship Program Execution Delivery & Operational Excellence
Own end-to-end post-sale operational execution, including comprehensive project management oversight Lead Operational Execution Of All Sponsor Benefits, Including
Booth builds and selection processes Sponsor pavilions and access management Tool benefits implementation Deliverable execution and tracking Create and implement scalable processes for tracking and reporting workback schedules Drive onsite preparation and execution across all sponsored elements Serve as primary sponsorship Enablement stakeholder in strategic planning meetings Financial Management & Reporting
Own sponsorship budget reporting and reconciliation with agency partners Own pre-event invoicing management and post-event reconciliation / collections in coordination with accounts receivable Develop and maintain comprehensive tracking mechanisms for all operational program elements Create and deliver regular progress reports to account management stakeholders Stakeholder & Agency Management
Partner with internal stakeholders to conduct discovery and implementation of sponsor benefits Oversee agency execution across multiple workstreams including project management and timeline adherence, booth construction and sponsor pavilion management, content submissions Partner with central Sponsorship Operations Enablement team associated with Exhibitor Resource Center construction, tool management, and lead reporting Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal teams and external partners Sales and Revenue Support Establishes inventory tracking mechanisms for all sponsorship benefits and owns inventory reconciliation Reports inventory updates to sales and Enablement team Supports sponsorship program managers in detailing benefits delivery Communications And Enablement
Own overall alias management and escalations. Ensure alias SLAs are being met by agency team and support with tooling optimization Review weekly communications and enablement materials including documentation (webinar decks, KBYGs, etc) sent to sponsors Build a calendar of resource hub articles to support sponsor enablement and assigns ownerships to key contributors Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of program or project management experience leading complex, technical initiatives Demonstrated experience managing agency relationships and large-scale event enablement and operations Strong track record of financial management and budget reconciliation Experience creating and implementing operational processes at scale Experience managing large-scale trade show or conference operations Preferred Qualifications
MBA or relevant advanced degree 5+ years of experience in marketing enablement, event management, or similar technical program management roles Industry certifications (PMP, CEM, or equivalent) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit the AWS accommodations page for more information.
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