DESCRIPTION
Do you want to be part of an innovative and rapidly growing business? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Contract Operations Manager who's primary focus will be supporting the Private Pricing Program for AWS, preparing and drafting executable contracts based on approved frameworks and drive important strategic projects to support our Customers. This person will join Private Pricing Programs and Experiences (3PX) team housed within the Global Deal Strategy and Programs (GDSP) organization.
This is an existing role under our Private Pricing Channel Services pillar of 3PX, a team conceived from the belief that many current and future AWS customers can realize more value from cloud by deepening their relationships with AWS Private Pricing program.
The ideal candidate will need to be endlessly curious about the Private Pricing program with AWS, be enthusiastic about contracting and driving strategic projects to successful completion, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, have the ability to shift between tactical and strategic work, thrive in an ambiguous environment, be self-driven and enjoy working cross-functionally to influence internal teams at all levels.
Mentorship and Career Growth. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and were 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.
**Position can be located in any US AWS designated hub location.
Key job responsibilities
-Autonomously operate within established frameworks and approaches with minimal guidance, while managing multiple, complex contracting cycles at various points in the process.
- Have highest standards and a bias for action to achieve deal velocity while exercising high judgment and autonomous decision making in often ambiguous situations.
-Take ownership of the contract process, driving internal and external teams, such as Legal and Sales. -Identifying, tracking and analyzing key metrics as well as assisting with development of
recommendations for improvements based on metrics.
- Own and deliver results on important strategic program related projects which drive improvements and scalability for our Customers, in the contracting space.
About the team
The Global Deal Strategy and Programs (GDSP) organization is responsible for the AWS Private Pricing Program, designed to offer AWS Customers access to commercial benefits in exchange for multi-year spend commitments. This program offers enterprise customers the opportunity to accelerate their cloud transformation journeys through multi-year cloud commitments with AWS, in exchange for commercial value through pricing, access to services, and opportunities to innovate with AWS.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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, its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
The Broader Team
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing
- Experience with technology transformation initiatives and Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders and Impeccable communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
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.
