Job Description
This position is part of the AWS Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Our Applied AI Solutions Go-To-Market team delivers AI and Agentic business applications that help millions of companies manage their day-to-day operations. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turn-key solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.
We are seeking an experienced Worldwide Partner Activation Lead to join the Applied AI Solutions GTM Acceleration team. This role is a core member of the GTM Acceleration team and will leverage content, strategies, and field activation materials developed by the GTM Acceleration team to drive partner ecosystem activation. This position requires strong understanding of AWS and external Partner business dynamics, AWS field enablement and planning processes, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and bias for action. You must be uncomfortable with status quo, curious about new programs impacting customers, partners, and employees, and possess strong analytical skills with Think Big and Invent & Simplify mindsets.
Key job responsibilities
Design and execute unified partner enablement strategy - Develop partner enablement roadmap aligned with GTM Acceleration team priorities, balance 1:few strategic engagement with 1:many scalable approaches, and manage enablement calendar with quarterly themes.
Execute partner field marketing events - Plan and execute Partner Equip events (regional events, Re-Invent, Customer Contact Week) using GTM Acceleration team content, coordinate event organization and post-event surveys, and organize annual spotlight day.
Manage partner communications and PartnerCast - Coordinate quarterly Connect roadmap sessions for authorized partners under NDA, manage one-to-many enablement sessions, and develop monthly newsletters and targeted communications leveraging GTM Acceleration team materials.
Deliver targeted partner enablement programs - Conduct 1:1 enablement with Top N strategic partners on priority sales plays using GTM Acceleration team content, deliver 1:many sessions for long-tail partners, provide advanced enablement on agentic capabilities and developer tools, and coordinate beta and pre-launch enablement.
'Partnerize' GTM Acceleration team content - Collaborate with GTM Acceleration team and Marketing to adapt internal field activation content for Partner Central, remove sensitive information, and ensure alignment with field activation messaging.
Enable AWS field teams on partner value - Conduct quarterly enablement sessions featuring partners and Partner BD representatives using GTM Acceleration team frameworks, establish monthly enablement cadence, and organize bi-weekly Partner Enablement sessions for Sales Team.
Educate and coordinate with Partner Development ecosystem - Educate PDMs on partner practice development to drive AWS adjacent revenue, align PDM activities with GTM Acceleration team priorities, and serve as liaison between GTM Acceleration team and partner ecosystem.
Coordinate content and speaker management - Identify and coordinate SME speakers for enablement sessions, review partner nominations from Partner BD, ensure materials are current and partner-appropriate, and coordinate cross-functional involvement from partners and AWS teams.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
• MBA
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Francisco - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
We are seeking an experienced Worldwide Partner Activation Lead to join the Applied AI Solutions GTM Acceleration team. This role is a core member of the GTM Acceleration team and will leverage content, strategies, and field activation materials developed by the GTM Acceleration team to drive partner ecosystem activation. This position requires strong understanding of AWS and external Partner business dynamics, AWS field enablement and planning processes, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and bias for action. You must be uncomfortable with status quo, curious about new programs impacting customers, partners, and employees, and possess strong analytical skills with Think Big and Invent & Simplify mindsets.
Key job responsibilities
Design and execute unified partner enablement strategy - Develop partner enablement roadmap aligned with GTM Acceleration team priorities, balance 1:few strategic engagement with 1:many scalable approaches, and manage enablement calendar with quarterly themes.
Execute partner field marketing events - Plan and execute Partner Equip events (regional events, Re-Invent, Customer Contact Week) using GTM Acceleration team content, coordinate event organization and post-event surveys, and organize annual spotlight day.
Manage partner communications and PartnerCast - Coordinate quarterly Connect roadmap sessions for authorized partners under NDA, manage one-to-many enablement sessions, and develop monthly newsletters and targeted communications leveraging GTM Acceleration team materials.
Deliver targeted partner enablement programs - Conduct 1:1 enablement with Top N strategic partners on priority sales plays using GTM Acceleration team content, deliver 1:many sessions for long-tail partners, provide advanced enablement on agentic capabilities and developer tools, and coordinate beta and pre-launch enablement.
'Partnerize' GTM Acceleration team content - Collaborate with GTM Acceleration team and Marketing to adapt internal field activation content for Partner Central, remove sensitive information, and ensure alignment with field activation messaging.
Enable AWS field teams on partner value - Conduct quarterly enablement sessions featuring partners and Partner BD representatives using GTM Acceleration team frameworks, establish monthly enablement cadence, and organize bi-weekly Partner Enablement sessions for Sales Team.
Educate and coordinate with Partner Development ecosystem - Educate PDMs on partner practice development to drive AWS adjacent revenue, align PDM activities with GTM Acceleration team priorities, and serve as liaison between GTM Acceleration team and partner ecosystem.
Coordinate content and speaker management - Identify and coordinate SME speakers for enablement sessions, review partner nominations from Partner BD, ensure materials are current and partner-appropriate, and coordinate cross-functional involvement from partners and AWS teams.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
• MBA
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Francisco - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Worldwide Partner Activation Lead, Applied AI Solutions position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
