VP, AWS Practice Lead - North America

Blend360•Columbia, MD

1d•$275,000 - $325,000

About The Position

BLEND360 is a data, digital marketing, and AI solutions company serving Fortune 500 clients. The VP, AWS Practice Lead for North America will shape and execute the company's AWS platform strategy, driving adoption and implementation across client engagements. The role is responsible for developing the AWS practice roadmap in alignment with industry trends and client needs, building the practice's strategic relationship with AWS, and aligning North American efforts with LATAM AWS leaders. The position also drives AWS-related business development and joint pipeline growth, supports client engagement and solution development, and collaborates with sales, marketing, and delivery teams to grow the practice and support client satisfaction. The practice lead serves as an AWS subject matter expert and provides thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and conferences.

Requirements

Proven experience in a leadership role within a consulting firm specializing in AWS cloud solutions.
Strong understanding of AWS architecture, implementation best practices, and cloud infrastructure concepts.
Experience leading content-rich workshops and discussions with C-suite stakeholders about industry trends, points of view on problem areas, and innovation.
Track record of driving business growth through strategic initiatives, client relationship management, and solution innovation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience specializing in AWS cloud solutions for Data/AI projects.
Advanced degree.
Certifications in AWS and relevant cloud platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, OpenAI, or Anthropic.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the AWS practice.
Create frameworks, solutions, accelerators, and templates to improve delivery efficiency, automation, and value.
Establish and maintain a strategic partnership with AWS for North America.
Work with LATAM AWS leaders to align relationships and bring best practices to the United States.
Drive AWS-related business development, including client engagement, solution design, and proposal development.
Align with AWS to develop a joint pipeline across current and new clients.
Stay current on AWS platform updates, best practices, and emerging trends, and connect Blend technical experts as needed.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and delivery teams to drive AWS practice growth and client satisfaction.
Provide thought leadership through industry publications, speaking engagements, and conference participation.