VP, AWS Practice Lead - North America

Blend360•Columbia, MD

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 lead the strategy and adoption of the AWS platform across client engagements. This role shapes and executes the AWS practice roadmap in alignment with industry trends and client needs, develops delivery frameworks and solutions, builds the AWS partnership, and drives business development and practice growth. The role also collaborates with sales, marketing, delivery, and LATAM AWS leaders, and provides thought leadership on AWS and related industry topics.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience within a consulting firm specializing in AWS cloud solutions; experience with Data/AI projects is ideal.
Strong understanding of AWS architecture, implementation best practices, and cloud infrastructure concepts.
Experience leading workshops and discussions with C-level stakeholders.
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

Advanced degree.
Certifications in AWS and relevant cloud platforms, such as 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 share best practices with the US team.
Drive AWS-related business development, including client engagement, solution design, and proposal development.
Align with AWS to develop a joint pipeline for current and prospective clients.
Serve as an AWS subject matter expert, staying current with platform updates, best practices, and emerging trends, and connecting Blend technical experts as needed.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and delivery teams to grow the AWS practice and support client satisfaction.
Provide thought leadership through industry publications, speaking engagements, and conference participation.
Lead content-rich workshops and discussions with C-level stakeholders on industry trends, perspectives on problem areas, and innovations.