Prin. WW Mainframe Specialist Partners, WWSO Mainframe Partner GTM

Job description

Description
The Principal Partner Development Manager (PDM) builds go-to-market (GTM) strategies with strategic partners, drives business development, establish partnerships, and enables the development of Amazon’s products and services.

As a Mainframe specialist, this PDM works specifically with one or more Amazon partners to define and execute mechanisms for joint successes.

Essential to a Mainframe PDM role is a level of subject matter expertise in legacy modernizations, industries and GTM strategies.

Key job responsibilities
- Create and execute a strategic business development plan for target markets with prioritized Mainframe Modernization partners, and ensure technical alignment with the AWS strategic direction and working with key internal stakeholders
- Set the standard for how we work with external partners, interpret their needs, and prioritize mechanims dedicated to partner development.
- Acquire deep knowledge of customers’ vision, products, and objectives.

Anticipate partner needs and resolve significant pain points.

Identify and execute on revenue maximizing opportunities for both the partner and AWS.
- Manage and work closely with the leadership of assigned AWS Partners to develop GTM plans focused on Mainframe Modernization built on commitments of growth in the assigned region.
- Identify specific customer solutions, sales segment plays, and industry verticals to approach with a joint value proposition for using AWS.
- Integrate with AWS Sales and Services BD Teams to drive sales engagements between partners and AWS sales teams to meet Launched ARR goals o Communicate to AWS Partner teams, field sales, solutions architects, business development teams about the Partner’s capabilities and successes.
- Engage the Partner's field sales organization, channels and end customers to create and drive ARR opportunities for AWS.
- Provide Partner feedback to internal product development teams to guide the direction of our product offerings.
- Prepare periodic business reviews to the AWS senior management team.

About the team
This position is part of the AWS Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP).

Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed.

Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners.

Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.

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.

Diverse Experiences

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Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.

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Work/Life Balance

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Mentorship and Career Growth

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Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 8+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience developing and executing on GTM strategies that are large in scope
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- 10+ years of experience developing Global Systems Integrators business and leading Legacy migrations to cloud
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $158,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262,000/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.

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