Amazon Web Services (AWS)
: Head of Event Marketing Manager - 3P Flagship Events
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Head of Event Marketing Manager - 3P Flagship Events
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This is a senior leadership role within AWS’s Events organization, responsible for leading our 3P (Third-Party) Flagship events strategy and team. As a vital member of the leadership team, you’ll drive AWS’s engagement strategy and impact at major industry events while leading a dynamic organization that transforms how we approach 3P partnerships and industry presence. The role demands a business-focused leader who can translate marketing opportunities into measurable business outcomes, forge strategic partnerships that amplify AWS’s visibility, and demonstrate strong financial acumen in strategic decision-making.
You’ll be expected to partner closely with senior stakeholders, aligning the 3P events strategy with AWS’s broader business objectives. In this role, you’ll identify and evaluate key industry events where AWS should have a presence, develop strategic sponsorship frameworks, and create compelling event activation plans that showcase AWS’s technology leadership. You’ll also build and maintain relationships with major event organizers and industry bodies to secure premier positioning and partnership opportunities.
The position calls for a proven leader who can build and mentor high-performing teams, drive organizational transformation, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, strategic marketing expertise, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. The core focus is on understanding the opportunities that elevate AWS’s presence at major industry events and drive meaningful business impact through 3P partnerships, while leading a team of event marketing professionals to deliver exceptional results.
Key Job Responsibilities People Leadership & Team Management
Build and lead a high-performing team of event marketing professionals.
Develop and mentor team members, providing regular feedback, and creating growth opportunities.
Drive talent development through career planning, skill building, and performance management.
Create a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer obsession.
Coach team members to evolve from operational excellence to strategic leadership.
Implement AI-enabled frameworks to help your team optimize event execution and measurement.
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute AWS’s 3P Flagship events strategy, ensuring alignment with broader marketing and business objectives.
Drive strategic decisions about AWS’s presence at major industry events.
Develop comprehensive sponsorship and activation strategies that maximize AWS’s investment and impact.
Create frameworks for measuring and optimizing ROI across the 3P portfolio.
Partner with senior leadership to identify and secure strategic event opportunities.
Portfolio Management
Lead the evaluation, selection, and prioritization of 3P Flagship events.
Manage significant investment decisions across the portfolio.
Ensure consistent quality and impact across all 3P Flagship activations.
Drive integration between 3P events and AWS’s broader marketing initiatives.
Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio.
Stakeholder Management & Partnership Development
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key industry organizers.
Partner with Product, Industry, Developer, Partner, and Startup Marketing teams to align event presence with business priorities.
Collaborate with the Events team to ensure consistent execution standards.
Work closely with regional teams to ensure local relevance while maintaining global standards.
Influence and align multiple stakeholders across business units, regions, and functions.
Innovation & Operations Excellence
Drive operational efficiency through standardized processes and best practices.
Implement measurement frameworks to track and report on event performance.
Ensure consistent delivery quality and customer experience across all 3P activations.
Manage budget allocation and optimization across the portfolio.
Lead the adoption of new technologies and approaches to enhance AWS’s presence at industry events.
Basic Qualifications
12+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience.
Experience managing teams.
Experience in building and developing a high performance team.
Experience leading projects across multiple stakeholders.
8+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience.
Strong business acumen with ability to translate business priorities into actionable event strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
7+ years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience.
Experience managing large-scale technology industry events.
Strong understanding of the global technology events landscape.
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 $140,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $232,400/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.
Job ID: A3130778
Location: Washington, DC Base Salary: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 Posted: 4 weeks ago
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This is a senior leadership role within AWS’s Events organization, responsible for leading our 3P (Third-Party) Flagship events strategy and team. As a vital member of the leadership team, you’ll drive AWS’s engagement strategy and impact at major industry events while leading a dynamic organization that transforms how we approach 3P partnerships and industry presence. The role demands a business-focused leader who can translate marketing opportunities into measurable business outcomes, forge strategic partnerships that amplify AWS’s visibility, and demonstrate strong financial acumen in strategic decision-making.
You’ll be expected to partner closely with senior stakeholders, aligning the 3P events strategy with AWS’s broader business objectives. In this role, you’ll identify and evaluate key industry events where AWS should have a presence, develop strategic sponsorship frameworks, and create compelling event activation plans that showcase AWS’s technology leadership. You’ll also build and maintain relationships with major event organizers and industry bodies to secure premier positioning and partnership opportunities.
The position calls for a proven leader who can build and mentor high-performing teams, drive organizational transformation, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, strategic marketing expertise, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. The core focus is on understanding the opportunities that elevate AWS’s presence at major industry events and drive meaningful business impact through 3P partnerships, while leading a team of event marketing professionals to deliver exceptional results.
Key Job Responsibilities People Leadership & Team Management
Build and lead a high-performing team of event marketing professionals.
Develop and mentor team members, providing regular feedback, and creating growth opportunities.
Drive talent development through career planning, skill building, and performance management.
Create a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer obsession.
Coach team members to evolve from operational excellence to strategic leadership.
Implement AI-enabled frameworks to help your team optimize event execution and measurement.
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute AWS’s 3P Flagship events strategy, ensuring alignment with broader marketing and business objectives.
Drive strategic decisions about AWS’s presence at major industry events.
Develop comprehensive sponsorship and activation strategies that maximize AWS’s investment and impact.
Create frameworks for measuring and optimizing ROI across the 3P portfolio.
Partner with senior leadership to identify and secure strategic event opportunities.
Portfolio Management
Lead the evaluation, selection, and prioritization of 3P Flagship events.
Manage significant investment decisions across the portfolio.
Ensure consistent quality and impact across all 3P Flagship activations.
Drive integration between 3P events and AWS’s broader marketing initiatives.
Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio.
Stakeholder Management & Partnership Development
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key industry organizers.
Partner with Product, Industry, Developer, Partner, and Startup Marketing teams to align event presence with business priorities.
Collaborate with the Events team to ensure consistent execution standards.
Work closely with regional teams to ensure local relevance while maintaining global standards.
Influence and align multiple stakeholders across business units, regions, and functions.
Innovation & Operations Excellence
Drive operational efficiency through standardized processes and best practices.
Implement measurement frameworks to track and report on event performance.
Ensure consistent delivery quality and customer experience across all 3P activations.
Manage budget allocation and optimization across the portfolio.
Lead the adoption of new technologies and approaches to enhance AWS’s presence at industry events.
Basic Qualifications
12+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience.
Experience managing teams.
Experience in building and developing a high performance team.
Experience leading projects across multiple stakeholders.
8+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience.
Strong business acumen with ability to translate business priorities into actionable event strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
7+ years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience.
Experience managing large-scale technology industry events.
Strong understanding of the global technology events landscape.
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 $140,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $232,400/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.
Job ID: A3130778
Location: Washington, DC Base Salary: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 Posted: 4 weeks ago
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