Sr. Program Execution Manager, Global National Security Programs
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 the 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 position involves partnering directly with business leaders and government stakeholders to drive program execution, align priorities, and deliver impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses 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. They 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. The successful candidate is a proactive, mission-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, bringing sharp critical thinking and analytic problem-solving skills. Strong business development and executive communication experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community or Department of Defense is essential. The role requires comfort with ambiguity, an obsession with customer outcomes, and a bias for action.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience working cross-functionally across several teams both technical and non-technical
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience working with the Intelligence Community
- Proficiency with project management tools
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, APM, CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2)
- Experience managing or supporting Federal Government contracts and procurement frameworks
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and technologies
- Experience managing programs with cross-functional dependencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
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
- AWS values diverse experiences
- Inclusive Team Culture (employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups, inclusion events)
- Mentorship & Career Growth (knowledge-sharing, mentorship, career-advancing resources)
- Work/Life Balance (work-life harmony, flexibility)
- Comprehensive benefits including 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
