Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services in the Canada public sector market? Do you have the business savvy, public sector experience, and technical background necessary to help establish AWS as a key technology platform provider?

The Canada Public Sector (CANPS) team is looking for an accomplished Senior Program Manager that will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Federal Public Sector Team Leader at Amazon Web Services. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that requires a proactive self-starter with impeccable execution, superb communication and program management skills, and the ability to operate comfortably in an ambiguous, rapidly-evolving environment.



Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and act as a partner to the Federal Public Sector Team Leader, helping to drive and reinforce the strategy and vision for the team
- Manage the Team Leader's priorities, projects, and commitments, ensuring efficient use of time and resources
- Act as a liaison between the Federal Public Sector team and other key stakeholders across AWS, escalating issues and coordinating decision-making as needed
- Lead special initiatives and cross-functional projects on behalf of the team, serving as a project manager and bringing together the right resources
- Develop presentations, reports, and other materials to communicate progress, surface challenges, and influence key decisions
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to provide the Team Leader with insights and recommendations
- Foster a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement within the team



About the team
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Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and juggle multiple priorities- 7+ years of delivering cross functional projects experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

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