Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Engagement Manager, Professional Services, US SDT EM Services Practice
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Engagement Manager, Professional Services, US SDT EM Services Practice
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Engagement Manager, Professional Services, US SDT EM Services Practice
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The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Engagement Manager (EM) to lead the delivery of complex cloud solution projects. In this role you will combine technical expertise with strong project leadership skills to drive successful implementations of AWS-based solutions for our clients. You will bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitate technical discussions, and ensure alignment with customer outcomes. Applying AWS frameworks like Well‑Architected and the Cloud Adoption Framework while demonstrating technical credibility across diverse stakeholders, you will distill customer needs into clear technical requirements, decompose complex problems, and make informed trade‑off decisions considering performance, scalability, security, and business impact.
Possessing strong technology and program/project management experience, you will validate technical solutions against business goals, recognize when additional technical evaluation is needed, and manage technical risks. You will be expected to achieve and maintain relevant AWS certifications, develop domain‑specific expertise, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and business audiences. As you progress, you’ll lead increasingly complex technical projects, shape cross‑organizational technical strategies, and establish best practices in your domain. In this role, you will apply your management and leadership capabilities to successfully execute project plans, proactively identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to successful completion while exceeding customer expectations.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and manage complex cloud migration and implementation projects.
Leverage comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning.
Bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitate engineering discussions, and ensure alignment with customer business outcomes.
Distill customer needs into clear technical requirements and map them to business outcomes.
Decompose complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions.
Contribute to technical documentation and define documentation standards.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
Experience in project management of technical programs.
3+ years of experience with software development life cycle (SDLC); Waterfall/Agile/iterative methodologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS experience preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices.
Experience applying AWS frameworks like Well‑Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework.
Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior technical decision‑makers.
About The Team Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture - Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences.
Mentorship & Career Growth - We’re continuously raising our performance bar to become Earth’s Best Employer.
Work/Life Balance - We value work‑life harmony.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Engagement Manager, Professional Services, US SDT EM Services Practice
role at
Amazon Web Services (AWS) .
The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Engagement Manager (EM) to lead the delivery of complex cloud solution projects. In this role you will combine technical expertise with strong project leadership skills to drive successful implementations of AWS-based solutions for our clients. You will bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitate technical discussions, and ensure alignment with customer outcomes. Applying AWS frameworks like Well‑Architected and the Cloud Adoption Framework while demonstrating technical credibility across diverse stakeholders, you will distill customer needs into clear technical requirements, decompose complex problems, and make informed trade‑off decisions considering performance, scalability, security, and business impact.
Possessing strong technology and program/project management experience, you will validate technical solutions against business goals, recognize when additional technical evaluation is needed, and manage technical risks. You will be expected to achieve and maintain relevant AWS certifications, develop domain‑specific expertise, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and business audiences. As you progress, you’ll lead increasingly complex technical projects, shape cross‑organizational technical strategies, and establish best practices in your domain. In this role, you will apply your management and leadership capabilities to successfully execute project plans, proactively identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and drive projects to successful completion while exceeding customer expectations.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and manage complex cloud migration and implementation projects.
Leverage comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning.
Bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitate engineering discussions, and ensure alignment with customer business outcomes.
Distill customer needs into clear technical requirements and map them to business outcomes.
Decompose complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions.
Contribute to technical documentation and define documentation standards.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
Experience in project management of technical programs.
3+ years of experience with software development life cycle (SDLC); Waterfall/Agile/iterative methodologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS experience preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices.
Experience applying AWS frameworks like Well‑Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework.
Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior technical decision‑makers.
About The Team Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture - Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences.
Mentorship & Career Growth - We’re continuously raising our performance bar to become Earth’s Best Employer.
Work/Life Balance - We value work‑life harmony.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Company Amazon Web Services, Inc.
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