Program Execution Manager, Global National Security Programs

Amazon • Jessup, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) is seeking a driven and experienced Program Execution Manager to help lead mission-critical cloud programs in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of innovative technology and the nation's most important missions. Based in Jessup, Maryland, the successful candidate will join an elite team of program management and technical professionals delivering secure, scalable, and mission-driven cloud solutions for national security customers. The Program Execution Manager will partner directly with business leaders and government stakeholders to drive program execution, align priorities, and deliver impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in cloud computing, national security mission requirements, and large-scale program management, with the ability to translate complex technical and operational challenges into clear, actionable results. This individual must be comfortable collaborating with engineers and briefing senior government executives. This position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community
• Proficiency with project management tools
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Experience in online advertising or high-tech products/services
• Experience scaling a publisher monetization product or service

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate program processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and embed lessons learned into standard operating practices
• Develop and maintain program documentation that ensures consistency and clarity in how programs are understood and executed across all stakeholders
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision-making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures
• Coordinate across diverse teams — including sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and software development — to maintain strategic alignment and drive accountability throughout the program lifecycle
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are clearly documented and actioned across teams
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trusted relationships, foster open communication, and ensure program transparency
• Champion innovation by exploring AI and automation opportunities to streamline recurring tasks and elevate the team

Benefits

• Diverse Experiences
• Inclusive Team Culture
• Mentorship & Career Growth
• Work/Life Balance
• 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: Mid Level