Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Proven track record in Business Strategy and/or Operations roles in the IT space.
- Proven track record in building and driving strategic change programs.
- Hands-on experience with professional services businesses working across APJ.
- Able to Influence and partner with different levels and functions of the organization to achieve results.
- Able to Juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments.
- Able to roll up your sleeves and Just Do It.
- Have high-quality written and verbal communication skills.

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, organized and self-starter professional to join our team as our Sr. Program Manager for strategic initiatives as part of the APJ (APAC, Japan) Professional Services (ProServe) team.

The Strategic Initiatives Program Manager will define APJ ProServe’s business strategy and drive action to execute against it. This includes the development of annual operational planning and multi-year strategic plans, along with the execution of associated strategic initiatives. In this role, you will report to the Director of APJ ProServe Practice Development and Business Operations, and partner closely with our Senior leaders, working across AWS team locally and globally.

We are looking for a seasoned Business Strategy Programs Manager with extensive knowledge of IT Professional Services. You should be a strategic thinker and operationally savvy, with a passion for driving growth and strategic action in the field. You must have an entrepreneurial spark and be highly self-sufficient. You must be able to innovate new ways of working, as well as, possess exceptional ability to drive structured change - at scale, at high speed, in a highly matrixed environment. You should also be comfortable in analyzing data sets, and correlating multiple data points to gather insights.

Key job responsibilities
- Strategy Program Management. Lead the development, articulation, and execution of a multi-year practice development strategy working back from leadership defined business outcomes.
- Annual Planning. Build and execute annual operational plans in partnership with local and global ProServe teams, and supporting business functions like Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Sales, and Tech.
- Strategic Initiatives. Identify, define, and drive regional strategic practice development initiatives aligned to strategic growth plans, annual plans, and emerging business priorities.
- Communication: Through self and through others, lead action to create and publish key state-of-the-business artifacts including (1) Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, and Annual Plans.

About the team

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and 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 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

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.
- Experience in Professional Services Businesses in IT space.
- Prior experience in leadership roles either as a manager or functional leader.
- Solid understanding of business financial management (e.g., previously designed or managed a P&L).
- Solid sense of ownership, accountability, high-quality judgment and sound decision-making.
- Possesses a mix of intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and pragmatism.
- Ability to identify issues and root cause; willingness to dive deep into details.
- Ability to achieve results and earn the trust of business leaders in a high-speed matrix environment