April 11, 2025

Internal Events Manager, Communications, AWS Specialists & Partners

Senior • On-site

$120,500 - $199,300/yr

Seattle, WA , +3

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.
AWS Specialists & Partners (ASP) is look for an experienced Events Manager with a deep knowledge of small and large-scale virtual, hybrid and in person event programs, along with exceptional event management, relationship building, and project management skills to manage various internal programs and work streams for the ASP Communications Team.

This role is responsible for the planning of ASP’s internal events strategy and the delivery of each event. Including; Quarterly ASP Global Meetings, Ask Me Anything Sessions, Internal Kickoffs and as well as other AWS and Amazon programs as required. This role is key in setting the foundation and framework for program growth, while supporting global collaboration across AWS.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an aptitude for interpersonal, project management, and analytical skills. The candidate has strong collaboration and influencing skills to manage across complex projects and multiple stakeholders. They are organized, comfortable establishing clear processes, collaborative, have effective written and communication skills, and ability to work backwards from a business problem. They need to have a strong attention to detail and bias for action while balancing driving vs being directed. They must be comfortable taking risks and raising the bar for new ways of doing things. Finally, they must be comfortable engaging with the most senior leaders in AWS, providing them with briefings, status updates and post event evaluations.


Key job responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Program Management
• Develop and deliver strategic event programs aligned with ASP's key priorities, focusing on builder engagement and global collaboration
• Oversee end-to-end planning and delivery of high-impact internal events, including Quarterly ASP Global Meetings, Ask Me Anything Sessions, and Internal Kickoffs
• Create scaleable frameworks and mechanisms enabling ASP builders to deliver their own internal events


Event Content & Business Acumen
• Drive deep understanding of ASP's business strategy, go-to-market plans, and organizational priorities to ensure event content aligns with business objectives and hottest topics impacting builders.
• Analyze and synthesize multiple data sources including event surveys, engagement metrics, and employee feedback to identify content gaps and opportunities
• Design compelling event content strategies that address business needs while maintaining high engagement levels
• Lead end-to-end content development process with content stakeholder
• Partner with subject matter experts to validate technical content accuracy and relevance
• Establish content development timelines and maintain rigorous project management to ensure timely delivery
• Create and maintain content templates and best practices to enable consistent, high-quality deliverables
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
• Lead comprehensive event operations including logistics, venue selection, and delivery of both virtual and in-person events globally
• Drive project management through structured planning meetings, clear documentation in Asana, and proactive risk escalation
• Implement and create risk management strategies covering safety protocols, crisis management, speaker contingencies, audience overflow and compliance procedures
• Own full budget lifecycle including forecasting, optimization, and financial reporting

Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with AWS communications, marketing, events teams and senior leadership
• Lead end-to-end vendor management including selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation
• Manage speaker and content development process, ensuring bar-raising delivery standards
• Create and maintain a SIM directory of places to submit support tickets across Amazon

Communications & Event Support
• Drive effective event communications including invitations, briefings, and logistical updates
• Provide comprehensive speaker support through reviews, rehearsals, and day-of-event coordination
• Conduct regular stakeholder reviews and status updates with ASP Senior Leadership
• Leverage internal channels to communicate to builders about each event

Measurement & Continuous Improvement
• Define, refine and track success metrics including attendance, engagement scores, and ROI
• Lead data-driven post-event analysis and retrospectives
• Implement continuous testing and optimization of event logistics methods
• Develop recommendations for program improvements based on comprehensive feedback

Additional Requirements
• Ability to travel (30%) and work across time zones, including UK, Singapore and Australia

About the team
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

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, 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.

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.

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. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in event management, with at least 3 years managing internal events
- Proven track record of managing small and large-scale virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
- Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
- Demonstrated experience working with and briefing senior leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to think strategically, deliver logistically and manage programmatically
- Experience in tech industry with knowledge of cloud technologies like data, artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Understanding of channels/partner business models and experience managing events within a partner community
- International event management experience
- Track record of successfully building scalable event programs

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $199,300/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.