Global Executive Development (GED) is seeking a skilled Principal, VP Experiences, to design and lead Amazon's flagship executive development experiences for the VP population. This role is responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of VP-level leadership experiences (e.g., programs, summits, ongoing learning) as part of Amazon's highest-visibility development investments for its most senior leaders.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in executive development, including facilitation, exceptional program management skills, and the credibility to influence and partner with senior executives. Success requires a strong point-of-view on what great leadership development looks like, the operational rigor to execute flawlessly, and the judgment to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with discretion.
This position will directly impact Amazon's leadership pipeline and the ongoing growth of our VP population, requiring someone who can balance rigorous evaluation with meaningful development while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and excellence.

• Key job responsibilities
• Design and deliver immersive VP-level leader experiences and senior leader seminars that strengthen enterprise thinking, broaden exposure to executive perspectives, and accelerate leadership readiness
• Lead participant selection and assessment processes for development programs, partnering with senior leaders and using data-driven talent evaluation and succession planning insights
• Develop challenging, business-relevant learning experiences that build cross-functional collaboration and strategic capability among senior leaders
• Establish personalized development planning processes that support participants before, during, and after program experiences
• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure program design reflects current business priorities and evolving organizational needs
• Measure and report on program effectiveness, including impact on succession planning, leadership pipeline strength, and participant development outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement of programs based on participant feedback, business outcomes, and organizational learning

About the team
About the team
The SLX organization enables senior leaders to build and run exceptional businesses in an era of unprecedented scale, complexity, and rapid change by aligning business strategy with talent strategy through three core pillars: executive development, organizational planning and effectiveness, and executive talent management, amplified by analytics and science capabilities and dedicated go-to-market expertise. Global Executive Development (GED) designs and delivers leadership experiences that onboard, assess, and develop Amazon's senior leaders throughout their entire leadership journey. Executive talent management defines and executes the talent philosophy for the executive lifecycle, including cyclical deliverables such as facilitating VP promotions and preparing for Board succession planning.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR or business function experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management or Development, business, or similar related discipline
• Experience leading relevant talent programs, including cross-functional, global projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

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

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.

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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, CA, San Francisco - 164,700.00 - 222,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 149,800.00 - 202,600.00 USD annually