Principal, Executive Development, PXT Sr Talent &Transformation

Amazon • Seattle, WA

10d

About The Position

Global Executive Development (GED) is seeking a skilled Principal, VP
Experiences, to design and lead Amazon's flagship executive development
experiences for the VP population. This role is responsible for the end-to-end
design and delivery of VP-level leadership experiences (e.g., programs, summits,
ongoing learning) as part of Amazon's highest-visibility development investments
for its most senior leaders.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in executive development, including
facilitation, exceptional program management skills, and the credibility to
influence and partner with senior executives. Success requires a strong
point-of-view on what great leadership development looks like, the operational
rigor to execute flawlessly, and the judgment to navigate complex stakeholder
dynamics with discretion.
This position will directly impact Amazon's leadership pipeline and the ongoing
growth of our VP population, requiring someone who can balance rigorous
evaluation with meaningful development while maintaining the highest standards
of confidentiality and excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HR or business function experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management or Development, business, or similar related discipline
• Experience leading relevant talent programs, including cross-functional, global projects

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver immersive VP-level leader experiences and senior leader seminars that strengthen enterprise thinking, broaden exposure to executive perspectives, and accelerate leadership readiness
• Lead participant selection and assessment processes for development programs, partnering with senior leaders and using data-driven talent evaluation and succession planning insights
• Develop challenging, business-relevant learning experiences that build cross-functional collaboration and strategic capability among senior leaders
• Establish personalized development planning processes that support participants before, during, and after program experiences
• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure program design reflects current business priorities and evolving organizational needs
• Measure and report on program effectiveness, including impact on succession planning, leadership pipeline strength, and participant development outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement of programs based on participant feedback, business outcomes, and organizational learning

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive