Head of Global Internal Events

Amazon•Seattle, WA

21d

About The Position

AWS seeks a strategic events leader to revolutionize our internal event experiences across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats. As organizations evolve in a digital-first world, this role will shape how AWS connects, enables, and inspires our global teams through innovative event programming. You’ll lead the transformation of our internal events strategy, leveraging data-driven insights and emerging technologies to create immersive experiences that drive engagement and business impact. This includes reimagining our sales kick-off programs, leadership summits, training initiatives, and global team experiences. AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services. 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. 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. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. 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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 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 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 $127,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $211,200/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.

Requirements

10+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
Proven track record scaling global event programs ($10M+ budget)

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
Experience communicating results to senior leadership
Experience with AI-powered event technologies and engagement tools

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing team of event strategists, developing the next generation of experience-focused talent
Design and execute a comprehensive internal events strategy that aligns with AWS's rapid growth and digital transformation goals
Pioneer innovative hybrid event models that maximize engagement across global audiences
Optimize event technology stack and data analytics to measure and enhance program effectiveness
Partner with senior leadership to translate business objectives into memorable event experiences
Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, vendor management, and quality assurance