Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtual infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive levels of scale. Businesses, from start-ups to enterprises, run their operations and applications on AWS’s multi-tenant infrastructure. Governmental organizations are also looking to and depending on AWS for cloud solutions and services.
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as a Deputy PM, leading a key Cloud Infrastructure Program, a critical initiative that delivers secure, scalable, and mission-driven cloud solutions for our national security customers. This role will be responsible for overseeing program execution, ensuring alignment with customer and stakeholder priorities, and managing technical, operational, and business outcomes.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of cloud computing, national security mission requirements, and large-scale program management. They should be adept at driving cross-functional collaboration, developing strategic roadmaps, and executing complex programs in highly regulated environments.
This position is based in Jessup, Maryland, where you will join a cadre of program management and technical professionals in pursuing new and overseeing existing US Government contract requirements, and aligning to current and upcoming National Security programs. As a Deputy Program Manager, you will spend the majority of your time partnering with business leaders and government executives engaged in furthering AWS' National Security programs portfolio.
The role requires subject matter expertise, technical program management, and technical business development experience to incorporate technical requirements into commercial transactions and effectively structure, facilitate, and close deals, and manage operational program activities in accordance with existing contract performance criteria. You will draw upon extensive information technology-centric project management, critical thinking, and analytic problem-solving skills coupled with business development and executive communication skills within the US Intelligence Community.
This position focuses on managing the IDIQ program responsible for delivery of AWS services to our IC customers. This role requires influential, cross-functional leadership across diverse teams to solve complex problems, identify requirements, design processes, and manage timelines for programs and projects. It involves delivering results by driving diverse teams, such as sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and software development, towards a common goal. It entails regular communication with senior management on project status, business opportunities and risks.
To be successful in this position, the candidate must have the ability to solve complex, technical/non-technical problems with simple and practical solutions. Candidate must possess a high level of professional maturity, be able to represent AWS during high-stakes, difficult and contentious conversations and situations with customers, competitors, and partners. This person must be comfortable with ambiguity and display a willingness to dive deep to uncover additional insights and solutions when problems arise. A strong candidate is customer-obsessed and displays a bias for action in everything they do.
This position requires that the candidate must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Execution:
• Own and drive the end-to-end execution of the C2E Cloud Infrastructure Program, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Define program goals, success metrics, and execution strategies to align with customer and business priorities.
• Lead program reviews, report on status, risks, and mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal AWS teams, government customers, and external partners.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to anticipate requirements, resolve roadblocks, and drive mission success.
• Communicate program updates effectively to senior leadership, both internally and externally.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Partner closely with engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams to drive technical execution and risk management.
• Ensure alignment between technical teams, policy/compliance teams, and business objectives.
• Coordinate across multiple AWS service teams and vendors to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
Risk & Compliance Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks related to security, compliance, scalability, and operational execution.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements, particularly in classified and highly regulated environments.
• Work with legal, contracts, and security teams to navigate government requirements and drive approvals.
Strategic Growth & Innovation:
• Develop and drive the strategic roadmap for the C2E program, identifying opportunities for innovation and optimization.
• Influence AWS’s cloud adoption strategy within the national security space by advocating for mission-driven solutions.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, government cloud adoption trends, and evolving security/compliance requirements.
