We are seeking an experienced Executive Communications Manager to join the AWS Partner Organization (APO) and work closely with APO’s most senior leaders to scale APO messages across our APJ region. The Executive Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan to enhance and promote APO’s vision and strategic goals to our internal and external audiences globally.
Foundational to success in this role is deep passion for our AWS Partners, and for communicating how together with AWS, our partners are delivering impactful outcomes for customers around the world. The chosen candidate will design communications strategies that consider both proactive and reactive tactics. They will identify high-value engagements that provide the optimal platform to reach our audiences and develop compelling, data-rich content to inform and inspire them. They will maintain balance proactive guidance and strategy with flawless delivery to become a trusted partner to the leadership team. They must have a strong track record of delivering results by producing high-quality, clear content, a demonstrated ability to earn and maintain trust across stakeholders, and insist on highest standards for quality, attention to detail while working on multiple projects simultaneously. The chosen candidate must be curious about new programs and initiatives impacting our customers, partners, and employees and possess the ability to ask the right questions. They need to have a bias for action and balance driving vs being directed. They must be comfortable taking risks and raising the bar for new ways of doing things.
Key job responsibilities
- This role is responsible for developing, organizing and executing strategic communications programs for AWS Partner Organization (APO) executives, including internal communications, media engagements and appearances at industry, government, and thought leadership events.
- Work directly with AWS Partners Senior Leadership executives and serve as an integral part of APO’s Strategic Communications team
- Prepare executives for media interviews, press conferences, and internal and external speaking engagements to include the creation of content for all-hands meetings; internal communications via email or other channels; video script writing; and social media strategy, content creation and execution.
- Serve as writer to senior executives for global audiences, including driving the creation and delivery of compelling, executive-level presentation materials (slides, scripts, messaging documents, and customer stories, thought leadership)
- Leverage thought leadership programs and opportunities for APO executives, to promote the business value that can be obtained by partnering with the Partner Organization
- Apply superb organizational skills to the management of high-level communications opportunities, both internally and externally
- Manage speaking engagement calendar for SLT with other Comms Team members to ensure alignment of key messages both internally and externally
- Measure and share results of speaking engagement to evaluate impact
- Conduct research and monitor industry trends and developments to identify opportunities for enhancing executive communications.
- Provide guidance and support to executives during high-pressure situations and ensure timely and accurate communication to relevant stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work effectively with executives and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Basic qualifications
- 7+ years experience in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives
- Experience working within the business-to-business technology sector
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Preferred qualifications
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to articulate a clear point of view on complicated issues in crisp, concise communications
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Demonstrated experience building trust and influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders
- Multilingual: Written and verbal fluency in English and Portuguese or Spanish
- Experience working with partners or businesses in the Latin American region
- Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint
- Experience driving cultural change and influencing organizations through communications, from audience and stakeholder analysis through implementation and success metrics tracking
- Writing sample must be submitted prior to moving to an interview
