AWS ProServe Sr. Manager, AWS ProServe AGS NAMER

The Senior Manager, Professional Services Cloud Architects (PCAM) leads a team of 8–10 ProServe Cloud Architects (PCAs) within North America. Reporting to the Senior PCAM NAMER Lead, this role combines hands‑on customer engagement with frontline people leadership — coaching PCAs through complex, ambiguous customer situations and driving them to successful outcomes. Key job responsibilities People Leadership & Talent Development Directly manage a team of 8–10 PCAs, fostering technical excellence, customer obsession, and a collaborative team culture Lead performance management, career development, goal setting, and regular 1:1 coaching Drive hiring, onboarding, and retention to build and maintain a high‑performing team Identify and develop future leaders; ensure team certification compliance Create an inclusive environment where PCAs can grow, take risks, and learn from ambiguity Hands‑On Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a hands‑on technical and strategic advisor alongside PCAs in complex customer engagements Build trusted relationships with customers and partners, engaging at the executive level when needed Act as an escalation point for technical and commercial challenges within the team's portfolio Champion customer satisfaction (CSAT) improvements across all engagements Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Partnership Partner closely with peer PCA Managers to share best practices, balance workloads, and maintain consistency across NAMER Collaborate with the NAMER leadership team on regional strategy, coverage planning, and organizational initiatives Work with ProServe Account Executives, Delivery Teams, and AGS Sales to ensure seamless pre‑sales to delivery handoffs Foster knowledge sharing, reusable artifact creation, and community of practice participation Business Performance Drive Billable Bookings performance through team enablement, opportunity coaching, and strategic deal support Optimize Engagement Margin (As Sold vs. As Delivered) through quality solution design and right‑sized scoping Monitor deal velocity, reduce concessions, and identify cross‑sell/upsell opportunities Champion AI adoption with customers and builders Operational Excellence Track and improve team KPIs: bookings, margin, CSAT, PCA development, and operational metrics Drive improvements in Engagement Velocity Acceleration (EvA) and delivery readiness Ensure team adherence to ProServe processes, tools, and quality standards A day in the life As a PCA Manager, no two days look the same, but every day centers on people, customers, and collaboration: Engaging with stakeholders across ProServe, AGS Sales, and partner organizations Working directly with customers to understand their cloud journey and unblock progress Supporting, guiding, mentoring, and enabling PCAs for success in their engagements Direct engagement with ProServe Account Executives (PAEs) to align on opportunity strategy and customer outcomes Participating in cross‑organizational leadership and management forums Meeting customers and stakeholders where they are, whether that is a strategic planning session or a hands‑on technical review Collaborating heavily with internal and external partners to drive shared outcomes Providing a consistent, collaborative bridge across the ProServe sales process, enabling strong relationships between PAEs and PCAs Helping to guide and train PCAs to increase engineering maturity and technical depth About The Team AWS 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. 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. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. 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Basic Qualifications 8+ years of IT and/or Management Consulting, or 3+ years of people leadership experience 7+ years of technology sales, or 3+ years of management experience 10+ years of IT and/or Management Consulting Services, or 5+ years of senior leadership experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or a related field Knowledge of compliance and security standards across the enterprise IT landscape Knowledge of infrastructure‑as‑a‑service (IaaS) cloud computing transition challenges Experience with consulting practice leadership as manager of managers with team size 50+ and P&L responsibility Experience with enterprise architecture including virtualization technologies and distributed architecture Preferred Qualifications Experience integrating AWS cloud services with on‑premise technologies (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, SAP) Experience with design of modern, scalable delivery models for technology consulting services Experience with international sales and delivery work with global F500 enterprise customers and partners Experience with vertical industry sales and delivery work of contemporary services and solutions Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud technology Experience building and maintaining C‑level client relationships Experience with communication, presentation, and negotiation 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 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 USA, IL, Chicago - 201,000.00 - 272,000.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 221,100.00 - 299,200.00 USD annually USA, TX, Dallas - 201,000.00 - 272,000.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 201,000.00 - 272,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 201,000.00 - 272,000.00 USD annually Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc. Job ID: A10546744 #J-18808-Ljbffr