Director, Amazon Connect

TELUS Digital•Columbus, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to TELUS Digital — where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS , one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture. With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across eight core service areas: Digital Product Consulting, Digital Marketing Services, Data & AI, Strategy Consulting, Business Operations Modernization, Enterprise Applications, Cloud Engineering, and QA & Test Engineering. From mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company. Location Our Amazon Connect Practice Leader will be an integral part of our business at TELUS Digital. This role will have the option to be in a Work From Near (Hybrid) capacity based out of one of the following offices: Charlottesville, VA, Durham, NC, Columbus, OH, or Boston, MA , OR in a Work From Anywhere ( Remote ) capacity within the US. The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic Practice Leader to build, scale, and lead our CCaaS practice with deep expertise in the Amazon Connect platform. This director-level role will drive the growth of our Amazon Connect consulting and implementation services, establishing thought leadership in contact center transformation while delivering exceptional client outcomes. The Practice Leader will be responsible for the practice P&L, talent development, solution innovation, and strategic partnerships with AWS to position our firm as a premier implementation partner in the market. The strategic priorities of this role will be to: Build and scale a high-performing CCaaS practice focused on Amazon Connect, achieving revenue targets and margin goals Establish thought leadership and market differentiation in Amazon Connect-powered contact center transformation and AI-enabled customer experience Develop strategic partnerships with AWS and complementary technology vendors to expand market reach and solution capabilities Drive innovation in CCaaS implementation methodologies, accelerators, and IP development to improve delivery efficiency and client outcomes

Requirements

10+ years of experience in contact center technology, with 5+ years focused on Amazon Connect platform implementations
5+ years in practice leadership, business unit management, or P&L ownership within professional services or consulting
Proven track record leading large-scale CCaaS transformation programs ($5M+ engagements) from strategy through implementation
Deep technical knowledge of Amazon Connect, including architecture, integrations, and advanced capabilities
Strong expertise across key AWS services used in Amazon Connect solutions including Lambda, Lex, Bedrock, Kendra, Contact Lens, and EventBridge.
Deep contact center operations expertise, including routing strategies, WFM, Quality, BPO operations, telephony fundamentals, AI/automation, and omnichannel.
Experience building and scaling professional services practices with demonstrated revenue growth and margin improvement
Demonstrated experience creating reusable IP, accelerators, reference architectures, solution blueprints, and delivery frameworks to scale professional services practice.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate market trends into actionable practice strategy and solution innovation
Strong business acumen, including P&L management, financial modeling, and resource optimization
Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and navigate complex vendor ecosystems
Results-driven with a track record of achieving aggressive growth targets while maintaining delivery excellence
Change leadership and ability to drive organizational transformation in fast-paced environments
Bachelor's degree required
Amazon Connect certifications (AWS Partner Accreditations: Amazon Connect (Technical) and Contact Center (Business) | AWS Professional/Specialty Certifications: Solutions Architect – Professional or DevOps Engineer; Generative AI – Specialty a plus) required or obtained within 90 days
Up to 50% travel required to support client engagements, business development, and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Additional certifications in related technologies (Salesforce, AWS, Azure, Assistive or Agentic platforms) are highly valued
Industry certifications (PMP, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus

Responsibilities

Own P&L responsibility for the Amazon Connect CCaaS practice, including revenue growth, margin optimization, and resource utilization
Develop and execute a practice strategy aligned with company objectives and market opportunities
Build scalable delivery frameworks, methodologies, and accelerators for Amazon Connect implementations
Partner with business development and marketing teams to create compelling go-to-market strategies and thought leadership content
Drive innovation through the development of proprietary IP, tools, and solutions that differentiate our Amazon Connect capabilities
Establish and maintain a strategic partnership with AWS, achieving premier partner status and co-selling opportunities
Lead complex, strategic Amazon Connect engagements with enterprise clients, serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives
Accountable for client satisfaction, project delivery excellence, and expansion of wallet share across managed accounts
Drive end-to-end CCaaS transformation initiatives, including strategy, design, implementation, and optimization
Develop deep expertise in Amazon Connect and emerging capabilities, including AI, workforce engagement, and omnichannel orchestration
Lead proposal development and solution architecture for major opportunities, clearly articulating value proposition and ROI
Build and maintain executive relationships with key clients, identifying expansion opportunities and ensuring long-term partnership success
Establish practice as a recognized thought leader in Amazon Connect and CCaaS transformation through speaking engagements, publications, and industry participation
Identify emerging trends in contact center technology, AI enablement, and customer experience to inform practice strategy
Develop points of view on CCaaS market evolution, competitive positioning, and solution innovation
Represent the firm in the Amazon Connect partner ecosystem, industry forums, and client advisory boards
Drive market awareness through case studies, white papers, and demonstrations of measurable client outcomes
Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent with Amazon Connect platform expertise and CCaaS domain knowledge
Build comprehensive enablement programs, including technical certifications, solution training, and consulting skill development
Provide mentorship and career development for practice team members at all levels
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and client excellence within the practice
Establish clear career paths and competency frameworks for CCaaS consultants and architects
Build high-performing teams by integrating diverse skills across technology, business consulting, and change management