Description The AWS Compute Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, data-driven, Go-to-Market (GTM) Specialist to provide thought leadership, develop solutions, define market targeting strategies, plan demand generation, and deliver enablement programs that drive the Application Modernization technologies spanning the AWS Kubernetes businesses. As a Sr. Container Specialist, you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of Amazon’s cloud computing platform within the enterprise. The individual hired for this role will develop programs that can accelerate enterprise adoption of cloud native technologies and application modernization. The individual will need to work with multiple product teams and other key stakeholder teams such as AWS Marketing, AWS ProServe, the Amazon Partner Network (APN) teams. The individual will also drive engagement with ISV, consulting, and Systems Integration partners, who are critical to the success of the Kubernetes businesses. Success metrics will include successful services adoption, opportunity pipeline, direct and indirect revenue driven through GTM programs. The ideal candidate will possess a skillset that blends sales skills, launch and go-to-market experience, ability to define, launch and scale programs, and a solid understanding of the enterprise datacenter, from purchasing behaviors, to incumbent solutions, to workloads architecture. The candidate will have the technical depth and business experience to easily communicate the benefits of AWS services, platforms, and frameworks in the AWS cloud to customers, CXO-level buyers, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and System Integrators (SIs). They should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions, and work cross-organizationally to build consensus. A keen sense of ownership, drive, and scrappiness is a must. Finally, the ideal candidate will have a track record and an intimate understanding of how to influence enterprises, develop scalable programs, and help customers succeed in their enterprise modernization journey. Key job responsibilities * Serve as a key member of the Container Services GTM team and focus on increasing adoption of AWS Container Services. * Help define market segments, customer base, and industry verticals we target. * Set a strategic Go-To-Market plan for target market segments and ensure it is in line with the AWS strategic direction. * Create mechanisms to drive pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key customers. * Work closely with our customers to ensure they are successful using our Container services, and that they have the technical resources required. * Prepare and give business reviews to senior management regarding progress and roadblocks. * Handle a high volume of engagements and the fast pace of the cloud computing market segment. * Strong technical knowledge around cloud-native applications and containers, with the ability to go deep enough on technical aspects to articulate the value of leveraging containers and managed container orchestration offerings. About the team 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. 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. 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 in the cloud. Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. 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Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, or program/product management experience. - 5 years working with customers in helping them with technology decisions, preferably in cloud, hosted and managed services in technology industry. - Recent experience in working with cloud-native and containerized workloads. - Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software - Experience in setting up and managing a sales pipeline - Experience driving innovation directly with Product Management and Engineering Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with the Developer Ecosystem - in startups, Fortune 1000 and/or Global 2000 organizations - A demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations - Experience with working with cloud native applications, container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, Fargate, Docker, Mesos, and/or others - Experience in selling technical cloud services or software technology services - MBA, Computer Science, and/or Engineering/Math background is highly desired; working knowledge of software development practices and data center/infrastructure/networking technologies highly desired 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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.