Sr. Event Program Manager, AWS Events, Sports, and Sponsorships

Job description

AWS Global Events is seeking a Sr. Event Program Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of select AWS Summits and 1P Cohort events across the Americas region. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned large-scale, multi-day events that drive customer engagement, pipeline generation, and brand awareness for Amazon Web Services.

You will operate as a strategic leader and hands-on executor — defining the event vision, managing cross-functional stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional attendee experiences at scale.

Key job responsibilities

Strategic Program Management

- Own end-to-end delivery of assigned Flagship 1P events in North & South America porfolio

- Develop comprehensive program strategies aligned with business objectives

- Create and maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones and deliverables

- Drive innovation in program execution and delivery methods

- Lead onsite execution of assigned events with the portfolio

Program Execution & Leadership

- Manage complex, high-visibility programs with significant scope and investment

- Drive strategic decisions about program elements and execution approach

- Develop and implement best practices for program delivery

- Lead cross-functional teams during both planning and onsite execution

- Serve as escalation point for critical issues during live events

Operational Excellence

- Design scalable frameworks for program execution

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives

- Create detailed documentation of processes and best practices

- Implement innovative solutions for program delivery

- Manage onsite teams and vendors during event execution

Stakeholder Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders

- Provide strategic counsel to business partners on program strategy

- Lead stakeholder communications and alignment discussions

- Partner with regional teams while maintaining global standards

- Manage critical stakeholder relationships during live events