Senior Partner Strategist, Generative AI Innovation Center

DescriptionAWS Generative AI Innovation Center is looking for experienced and motivated business-oriented technologists who possess a unique balance of business knowledge, effective interpersonal skills, and some technological depth in the following areas: analytics/big data, machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. This role will focus on supporting customers looking to enhance their business or operational outcomes through the use of advanced and emerging technologies.You will drive and accelerate Generative AI adoption for customers by working with partners, AWS account teams, and other cross functional teams including services, professional services teams. You will define programs and initiatives where appropriate and leverage the programmatic approach to help customers drive their business metrics. As a trusted customer advocate, you will assess and deliver best practices around program delivery, project approaches, and business measurement in the context of engaging AWS partners for POC delivery and path to production for customers. The ability to connect business value to a scalable, repeatable, extensible approach is critical to the Strategist role.Key job responsibilities Support AWS partners on Generative AI opportunities where the partner and AWS would jointly help customers explore the art of the possible with generative AI and machine learning, and to develop a roadmap to deliver business value in the most effective way Discuss complex business concepts with executives, line managers and technologists Engage with various AWS teams, including applied scientists, solutions architects, business development, marketing, industry specialists, partners and regional organizations Drive large, complex sales opportunities from ideation, through vision building and scoping, all the way to closure and into delivery Conduct workshop sessions to identify opportunities with our customers to scope how they could deliver business value through the use of generative AI or machine learning Set up and lead new partner mechanisms as needed. Write business review reports for specific partners or for programs.About the teamABOUT AWS:Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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 AWSAmazon 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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 in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’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.Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or 7+ years of professional or military experience

5+ years of experience in the industry as a ML practitioner or executive

Experience participating in the sales lifecycle (directly or indirectly)

Experience in management consulting or related work

Experience launching programs, projects, or related work that include the following: big data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with partners

Executive communication and written skills

Participated in the product or solutions lifecycles (directly or indirectly)

Experience with presenting to audiences of 5 to 50 people of various levels (developers to executives) and backgrounds (business, technical, operations)

Passion for educating, designing, and building solutions for a diverse and challenging set of customers ranging from midsized organizations to Fortune 100 customers

Advanced degree desired (e.g., MBA, MS)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/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.