Sr Manager, Talent Development, AWS Senior Talent & Transformation

Are you passionate about developing the next generation of leaders at scale? Do you thrive on creating transformative learning experiences that shape organizational culture? AWS is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager to lead our flagship leadership development programs: Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture.

In this role, you will own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of AWS's core leadership development initiatives that impact thousands of leaders globally. You will lead a team of program managers and learning specialists who design and deliver world-class development experiences. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and deep expertise in adult learning and leadership development.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling leadership development programs in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You will partner closely with AWS senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure our programs drive measurable impact on leader effectiveness and organizational culture.

Key job responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Strategy

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for Day 1 Leader and Day 1 Culture programs across AWS globally

• Define program vision, success metrics, and multi-year roadmap aligned with AWS business priorities and culture goals

• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, participant feedback, and industry best practices

• Scale programs to meet the needs of AWS's rapid growth while maintaining quality and impact

• Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of program managers and learning specialists

• Set clear goals, provide coaching, and create development opportunities for team members

• Foster a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence within the team

• Manage team capacity, prioritization, and resource allocation

• Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Partner with AWS senior leadership to align program content and delivery with business needs

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and other PXT teams to ensure integrated talent solutions

• Build strong relationships with internal facilitators and subject matter experts

• Present program results and recommendations to senior leadership, including VP and SVP audiences

• Program Design & Delivery

• Ensure programs incorporate adult learning principles, leadership research, and Amazon's Leadership Principles

• Drive innovation in program design, incorporating new modalities (virtual, hybrid, experiential learning)

• Maintain high quality standards for all program materials, facilitator guides, and participant experiences

• Oversee program logistics, technology platforms, and vendor relationships

• Measurement & Impact

• Establish and track key performance indicators for program effectiveness and business impact

• Conduct regular program evaluations and translate insights into actionable improvements, partnering with Research Science.

• Build business cases for program investments and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders

• Use data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in leadership development across AWS

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 Culture:

Here 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 Amaze Con conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth:

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.

Work/Life Balance
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.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• 7+ years of experience leading relevant talent and leadership development programs, including Executive Development
• Experience designing custom Executive learning programs with clearly stated outcomes and measurements
• Experience providing consultative and advisory services and managing diverse groups of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in the various disciplines of Learning, Development or Organizational Design
• Certifications in professional assessments and/or coaching
• Understanding of systems thinking and how to apply that in an organizational context
• Creative problem solver; naturally curious and can quickly research issues
• Ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with technical and business clients

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 166,800.00 - 225,600.00 USD annually