Sr Manager, Talent Development, AWS Senior Talent & Transformation
About The Position
AWS is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager to lead its flagship leadership development programs: Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture. In this role, you will own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of AWS's core leadership development initiatives that impact thousands of leaders globally. You will lead a team of program managers and learning specialists who design and deliver world-class development experiences. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and deep expertise in adult learning and leadership development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling leadership development programs in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You will partner closely with AWS senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure our programs drive measurable impact on leader effectiveness and organizational culture.
Requirements
- Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- 7+ years of experience leading relevant talent and leadership development programs, including Executive Development
- Experience designing custom Executive learning programs with clearly stated outcomes and measurements
- Experience providing consultative and advisory services and managing diverse groups of stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Masters or PhD in the various disciplines of Learning, Development or Organizational Design
- Certifications in professional assessments and/or coaching
- Understanding of systems thinking and how to apply that in an organizational context
- Creative problem solver; naturally curious and can quickly research issues
- Ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with technical and business clients
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture programs across AWS globally
- Define program vision, success metrics, and multi-year roadmap aligned with AWS business priorities and culture goals
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, participant feedback, and industry best practices
- Scale programs to meet the needs of AWS's rapid growth while maintaining quality and impact
- Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of program managers and learning specialists
- Set clear goals, provide coaching, and create development opportunities for team members
- Foster a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence within the team
- Manage team capacity, prioritization, and resource allocation
- Partner with AWS senior leadership to align program content and delivery with business needs
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and other PXT teams to ensure integrated talent solutions
- Build strong relationships with internal facilitators and subject matter experts
- Present program results and recommendations to senior leadership, including VP and SVP audiences
- Ensure programs incorporate adult learning principles, leadership research, and Amazon's Leadership Principles
- Drive innovation in program design, incorporating new modalities (virtual, hybrid, experiential learning)
- Maintain high quality standards for all program materials, facilitator guides, and participant experiences
- Oversee program logistics, technology platforms, and vendor relationships
- Establish and track key performance indicators for program effectiveness and business impact
- Conduct regular program evaluations and translate insights into actionable improvements, partnering with Research Science.
- Build business cases for program investments and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders
- Use data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in leadership development across AWS
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
- sign-on payments
- restricted stock units (RSUs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
