Senior Partner Development Manager - Strategic, WW - ISV - Amazon

Description Partner Development Manager, Strategic Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and is looking for a world class candidate to support a single strategic AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner. Your job will be to use this strategic partner to help deliver on AWS' strategy to drive enterprise adoption of the AWS cloud computing platform. Responsibilities will include driving field relationship with your partners and with the AWS sales field, guiding the development and launch of joint solutions with large global technology companies and executing joint GTM plans globally. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships while managing the day-to-day partner interactions, you will be responsible for driving top line revenue growth and overall market adoption. You will have both a business background that enables them to engage at the CXO level, as well as a sales background that enables them to manage joint GTM efforts and to easily interact with enterprise customers. You should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges within multiple technology segments as well as the capacity to build and convey compelling value propositions. The position also requires a strong technical acumen and deep familiarity with cloud. Roles & Responsibilities: - Work with multiple sales and technical teams within both AWS and the partner to define and execute joint technology, marketing and sales initiatives. - Serve as a key member of the AWS alliance team in helping to define and deliver the overall go-to-market strategy. - Engage partner's field sales organizations, channels and end customers to create and drive enablement and opportunities for AWS. - Ensure that there is a strategic business plan for target markets, products and ensure it's in line with the AWS and the partners strategic direction. This includes the creation of detailed account plans to track partner progress and achievement to goals. - Set and manage revenue targets and work with your team of GTM PDMs, partner and AWS sales organizations to achieve/exceed goals. - Create and execute the team's business plan with key internal stakeholders (e.g. service teams, marketing, PR, legal, support, etc.). - Identify joint customer segments and industry verticals to approach with a joint value proposition for using AWS. - Ensure that AWS sales field and partner business managers work closely with each partner's customer base to maximize success using our web services. - Ensure that AWS is the partner's preferred public cloud computing platform across all partner product lines. - Understand the technical requirements of the partner and work closely with the internal AWS development team to guide the direction of our product offerings. - Prepare and give business reviews to the senior management team. - Manage complex negotiations and serve as a liaison to the legal group. - Create and execute operational rigor including territory management, account management, and business reviews (internal/external). Work/Life Balance Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life-both in and outside of work. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. Inclusive and Diverse Culture Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have twelve employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. 10010 We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | New York City, NY, USA | Seattle, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience - 5+ years of professional or military experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level Preferred Qualifications - Experience selling/partnering with Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 organizations at an executive level. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.