Engagement Manager, WWPS ProServe

Description

Application deadline: Jun 12, 2026
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 program/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.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Key job responsibilities

As an experienced technology program/project manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading and managing complex cloud migration 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
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of cloud computing experience
Experience in project management of technical programs
5+ years of IT implementation experience
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of professional work experience, or experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings
Knowledge of AWS services
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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
Experience supporting National Security mission systems, and the ability to represent AWS within the customer's environment, driving discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, project management, and risk mitigation.
Hold at least one active project management certification, understand the value proposition of the public cloud and has delivered cloud engagements, presented to C-level executives and technical subject matter experts, balanced multiple stakeholders, and managed projects with 10+ resources, 6+ months, or $250k+ in contract value.
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.
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.
Salary ranges:
USA, CO, Denver - 131,200.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, FL, Tampa - 131,200.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 131,200.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 131,200.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 131,200.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually

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