At AWS, we're passionate about empowering the next generation of cloud builders. We're seeking an innovative and strategic leader to join our Developer Experience organization and own our student programs and community initiatives. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape how students learn, build, and grow with AWS while creating lasting connections within the broader developer community.
As the People Manager for Student Programs & Community, you'll work at the intersection of developer education, community building, and technical advocacy. You'll collaborate with our AWS Builder Center and AWS Builder Loft teams to create seamless, engaging experiences that meet students where they are and inspire them to build their future on AWS.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team focused on student developer engagement and community building
- Design and execute strategic programs that increase AWS adoption among student developers globally
- Partner with AWS Builder Center and Builder Loft teams to create integrated student experiences
- Build and maintain relationships with key educational institutions and student organizations
- Define success metrics and track program effectiveness
- Drive operational excellence in program execution and team management
- 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
- 5+ years of team management experience- Experience leading primary research studies across various methodologies: online quant surveys, focus groups, 1:1, ethnographies, online qual, mobile
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in third party vendor/research partner management contract negotiation
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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $124,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
