Strategic Priorities Lead, SMGS Ops - WWPS Biz Strategy & Ops

DescriptionAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized 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, educational institutions and governments depend on AWS for secure cloud services and solutions.In this position you will be responsible for creating new business insights and developing strategies that will enable the World Wide Public Sector Org sales organization to continue to evolve and grow. As a key member of the Strategic Planning team, you will analyze various areas of the business, leading recommendations for senior leadership and track progress through implementation.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will:

Serve as liaison between Sales, Operations, and Planning teams to identify focus areas, progress long-term strategies, and drive action plans

Own deliverables for leadership reviews, annual planning, and regular performance updates (WBR, MBR, forecast calls, etc.)

Establish timelines, project plans, and expectations across various stakeholders

Automate and streamline reporting and performance updates through regular cadence of communications and / or interlocks with business and goal owners

Communicate in written and verbal form to senior leadership and also technical counterparts

Lead analytical projects focused on deep insights that enable goal and performance management decisions

Capture and structure data to meet reporting needs across the entire organization

Be the “source of truth” for each team’s performance and progress tracking

A day in the lifeOur team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS 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 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 & 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.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.About Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.Basic Qualifications

10+ years of Microsoft Excel experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience conducting sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations

Experience defining, refining and implementing sales processes, procedures and policies or equivalent

Experience presenting to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a high-growth, technology company

Experience using Salesforce (or other CRM tool) or BI tools

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.