Senior Communications Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

Description Imagine being the strategic force behind how AWS Professional Services (ProServe) and Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) connect with the world. As a Sr Executive Communications Manager, you'll shape the external narrative that positions our organization as the leader in enterprise AI transformation and innovation — and orchestrate how that story comes to life.

You'll work at the intersection of strategic communications, market positioning, and cross-functional coordination, identify the stories worth telling, package them into compelling narratives, and work with partner teams to amplify ProServe and FDE's leadership in AI-enhanced delivery, specialized solutions, and deep technical expertise.

Key job responsibilities

Drive Strategic Engagement Programs

• Develop communications strategies that position ProServe and FDE as leaders in enterprise AI transformation and forward-deployed engineering,
• Define measurement requirements for communications initiatives
• Identify and capture delivery outcomes, customer transformation stories, and technical proof points, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure coherent positioning
• Build relationships with customer and internal stakeholders, from C-level executives to subject matter experts

Continuously Improve & Innovate

• Capture feedback from customer and partner interactions to develop continuous improvement cycles
• Identify new approaches for amplifying delivery outcomes and technical differentiation, including leveraging agentic and generative AI tools
• Respond to an agile, constantly evolving global environment with rapid-turnaround content for time-sensitive opportunities

Communicate & Influence

• Prepare regular progress reports for internal stakeholders
• Drive consensus and garner support through exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Balance tradeoffs while effectively communicating stakeholder recommendations

About The Team ABOUT AWS:

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Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional work (non-internship) experience
• 7+ years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience
• Experience with Social Media and Channel Management Strategy
• Experience with brand strategy and reputation management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams and agency partners
• Experience in a business-to-business (B2B) environment, high-tech products/services
• Experience in using agentic and generative AI solutions to propel your work

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company

• Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10470552