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DESCRIPTION:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced event manager to drive strategy and end-to-end execution of AWS flagship events in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This includes our large-scale AWS Summit program where customers can learn more about AWS through keynotes, hands-on technical sessions, and interactive learning opportunities that cover a range of topics from cloud migration to AI.
This role requires strong expertise in events and ability to apply that expertise to specific event disciplines (e.g., operations, platforms, or specialized audience programs) combined with proven ability to design and deliver complex programs. You will operate with considerable autonomy both in program planning and onsite execution.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Event Program Management
- Develop comprehensive program strategies aligned with business objectives and working backwards from the customer
- Own end-to-end planning and delivery of major event programs
- Manage large budgets
- Create and maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones and deliverables
- Drive innovation in program execution, delivery methods and event experience
- Lead onsite execution of live events
Program Execution & Leadership
- Manage complex, high-visibility programs with significant scope and investment
- Drive strategic decisions about program elements and execution approach
- Develop and implement best practices for program delivery
- Lead cross-functional teams during both planning and onsite execution
- Serve as escalation point for critical issues during live events
Operational Excellence
- Design scalable frameworks for program execution
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop KPI dashboards and measurement frameworks
- Create detailed documentation of processes and best practices
- Implement innovative solutions for program delivery
- Manage onsite teams and vendors during event execution
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Provide strategic counsel to business partners on program strategy
- Lead stakeholder communications and alignment discussions
- Partner with regional teams while maintaining global standards
- Manage critical stakeholder relationships during live events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience in marketing
- Experience managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel
- Experience developing and managing a high-performing team
- Experience applying strong numerical and analytical abilities to develop product/program strategies and evaluate complex processes and financial scenarios
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience leading or participating in technology hiring events, technology mixers, and regular attendance and participation at technology meetups and technology user groups
- Experience with progressive technology implementation
- Experience in project and program management
- Experience with and deep understanding of advertising technologies (i.e., ad server, DSP)
- Experience in managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
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