Engagement Manager, UKGI Public Sector Engagement Managerteam
The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team
is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Engagement Manager (EM)
to join our team and lead the delivery of complex cloud solution
projects. In this role you will combine technical expertise with
strong project leadership skills to drive successful
implementations of AWS-based solutions for our clients. You will
bridge business requirements with technical solutions, facilitating
technical discussions and ensuring alignment with customer
outcomes. Applying AWS frameworks like Well-Architected and Cloud
Adoption Framework while demonstrating technical credibility across
diverse stakeholders, you will distill customer needs into clear
technical requirements, decompose complex problems, and make
informed trade-off decisions considering performance, scalability,
security, and business impact. Possessing
strong technology and project management experience, you will
validate technical solutions against business goals, recognize when
additional technical evaluation is needed, and manage technical
risks. You will be expected to achieve and maintain relevant AWS
certifications, develop domain-specific expertise, and effectively
communicate technical concepts to both technical and business
audiences. As you progress, you’ll lead increasingly complex
technical projects, shape cross-organizational technical
strategies, and establish best practices in your domain. In this
role you will apply your management and leadership capabilities to
successfully execute project plans, proactively identify and manage
risks, resolve issues, escalate when appropriate, and drive
projects to successful completion, while exceeding customer
expectation. The AWS Professional Services
organization is a global team of experts that help customers
realize their desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud.
We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network
(APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our team
provides assistance through a collection of offerings which help
customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud
adoption. We also deliver focused guidance through our global
specialty practices, which cover a variety of solutions,
technologies, and industries. Eligibility for
UK Government Security Clearance is required for this role
( Key
job responsibilities
As an experienced technology project manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing complex cloud migration, modernization and implementation projects.
- Leveraging comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning.
- Bridging business requirements with technical solutions, facilitating engineering discussions and ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes.
- Distilling customer needs into clear technical requirements and map them to business outcomes.
- Decomposing complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions.
- Contributing to technical documentation and define documentation standards. A day in the life
Diverse Experiences:
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job below, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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, it’s 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. Mentorship & 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. 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
- Experience in leading the delivery of IT projects with external customers or equivalent
- Experience in cloud computing technologies
- Experience in project management of technical programs
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
- AWS experience preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices
- Experience applying AWS frameworks like Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework
- Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior technical decision-makers Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
As an experienced technology project manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing complex cloud migration, modernization and implementation projects.
- Leveraging comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and best practices to guide technical decisions and strategic planning.
- Bridging business requirements with technical solutions, facilitating engineering discussions and ensuring alignment with customer business outcomes.
- Distilling customer needs into clear technical requirements and map them to business outcomes.
- Decomposing complex technical problems into actionable, deliverable solutions.
- Contributing to technical documentation and define documentation standards. A day in the life
Diverse Experiences:
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job below, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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, it’s 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. Mentorship & 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. 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working as a Scrum Master or
Product Owner across multiple cross-functional teams - Experience in leading the delivery of IT projects with external customers or equivalent
- Experience in cloud computing technologies
- Experience in project management of technical programs
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience in program or engagement management, leading other
project managers to deliver a program with multiple and concurrent
projects - AWS experience preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Strong understanding of AWS services, architectures, and best practices
- Experience applying AWS frameworks like Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework
- Proven ability to establish technical credibility with engineering teams and senior technical decision-makers Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.