Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Ontologist, Learning Taxonomy, AWS Training & Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Ontologist, Learning Taxonomy, AWS Training & Certification
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Our Training & Certification (T&C) Products and Services team is looking for an enthusiastic and creative thought leader with a strong background in product innovation to lead our efforts to scale training content creation for technical learning solutions to help customers develop practical skills using AWS services. You will own the definition and governance of the T&C learning content model and taxonomy, and help the team build mechanisms, tools, and automation to dramatically increase (5X) the amount of content we can create and deliver faster.
AWS is revolutionizing how companies build and deploy technology through innovative cloud-based services. The AWS T&C organization has a vision to accelerate the growth of AWS through seeding the IT market with hundreds of millions of highly-skilled AWS professionals by offering the leading cloud training and certification programs in the industry. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities from initial cloud skills at education institutions, to career re‑training, to in-depth proficiency for the experienced professional.
The successful candidate must have problem‑solving skills, business judgment, and experience working with cross‑functional teams. We are looking for the ability to execute both strategically and tactically, and someone who is excited to take on new, ambiguous projects that will define new learning opportunities. This position requires a technical background to produce concrete specifications, develop prototypes, and drive implementation. In this position, you will define product requirements, product delivery, and go‑to‑market strategy while increasing product adoption and revenue for a portfolio of innovative products. This role requires thinking big and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, collaborative, and startup‑like environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
Supports business strategy and objectives in order to identify requirements and resources for complex initiatives for AWS training
Be the single‑threaded owner for the T&C learning content model and taxonomy standards. Innovate on tools and mechanisms (including governance) for the definition, organization, adoption and use of the taxonomy across curriculum development and publishing workflows.
Innovate on scaling mechanisms including processes, tools, and automation for creating learning content through crowdsourcing and AI content generation.
Identify sources of existing content in AWS and define learning products that can be curated at scale by reusing that content.
Innovate on new self‑paced digital learning offerings based on learner needs
Manages a product roadmap and lifecycle of initiatives that enhance the T&C learning experience
Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand use cases and learning challenges
Perform market analyses, usability studies, and research to identify new opportunities for innovation to solve customer learning challenges
Establish goals and reviewing metrics to identify opportunities and deliver success
Work with development teams to deliver customer experiences
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of customer‑facing product development and product management, including defining, launching, and optimizing product and services experience
5+ years of experience in building learning products, software, or services
Bachelor’s Degree – business or technical degree in information science or related technical discipline (management information systems, computer science, engineering) or 5 years of experience working with engineering teams to develop products or associated data models
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of UX and/or CX design and usability
Experience with problem solving and disruptive innovation, developing technology programs and working across customer organizations
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience with Learning & Development and course facilitation or an equivalent professional qualification, or experience in a training role, including technical training, or a mix of training, performance management and coaching/mentoring
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, evaluate alternatives and develop processes and tools as needed to support the organization
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Management
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $92,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Ontologist, Learning Taxonomy, AWS Training & Certification
role at
Amazon Web Services (AWS) .
Our Training & Certification (T&C) Products and Services team is looking for an enthusiastic and creative thought leader with a strong background in product innovation to lead our efforts to scale training content creation for technical learning solutions to help customers develop practical skills using AWS services. You will own the definition and governance of the T&C learning content model and taxonomy, and help the team build mechanisms, tools, and automation to dramatically increase (5X) the amount of content we can create and deliver faster.
AWS is revolutionizing how companies build and deploy technology through innovative cloud-based services. The AWS T&C organization has a vision to accelerate the growth of AWS through seeding the IT market with hundreds of millions of highly-skilled AWS professionals by offering the leading cloud training and certification programs in the industry. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities from initial cloud skills at education institutions, to career re‑training, to in-depth proficiency for the experienced professional.
The successful candidate must have problem‑solving skills, business judgment, and experience working with cross‑functional teams. We are looking for the ability to execute both strategically and tactically, and someone who is excited to take on new, ambiguous projects that will define new learning opportunities. This position requires a technical background to produce concrete specifications, develop prototypes, and drive implementation. In this position, you will define product requirements, product delivery, and go‑to‑market strategy while increasing product adoption and revenue for a portfolio of innovative products. This role requires thinking big and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, collaborative, and startup‑like environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
Supports business strategy and objectives in order to identify requirements and resources for complex initiatives for AWS training
Be the single‑threaded owner for the T&C learning content model and taxonomy standards. Innovate on tools and mechanisms (including governance) for the definition, organization, adoption and use of the taxonomy across curriculum development and publishing workflows.
Innovate on scaling mechanisms including processes, tools, and automation for creating learning content through crowdsourcing and AI content generation.
Identify sources of existing content in AWS and define learning products that can be curated at scale by reusing that content.
Innovate on new self‑paced digital learning offerings based on learner needs
Manages a product roadmap and lifecycle of initiatives that enhance the T&C learning experience
Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand use cases and learning challenges
Perform market analyses, usability studies, and research to identify new opportunities for innovation to solve customer learning challenges
Establish goals and reviewing metrics to identify opportunities and deliver success
Work with development teams to deliver customer experiences
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of customer‑facing product development and product management, including defining, launching, and optimizing product and services experience
5+ years of experience in building learning products, software, or services
Bachelor’s Degree – business or technical degree in information science or related technical discipline (management information systems, computer science, engineering) or 5 years of experience working with engineering teams to develop products or associated data models
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of UX and/or CX design and usability
Experience with problem solving and disruptive innovation, developing technology programs and working across customer organizations
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience with Learning & Development and course facilitation or an equivalent professional qualification, or experience in a training role, including technical training, or a mix of training, performance management and coaching/mentoring
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, evaluate alternatives and develop processes and tools as needed to support the organization
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Management
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $92,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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