Sr Partner Development Mgr, Global ISV Partners

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Partner Development Manager to own and grow our strategic relationships with global ISVs, driving transformative scale across our Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) customer base. In this role, you will be the public sector relationship owner between AWS and the partner, responsible for accelerating joint go-to-market motions, driving adoption of AWS services, expanding market penetration, and delivering differentiated customer outcomes across US Federal (Civilian and Defense), State & Local Government, Education, Healthcare, and Nonprofit verticals. Key job responsibilitiesOwn the strategic public sector partner relationship and serve as the primary public sector point of contact, driving joint business planning, executive alignment, and mutual investment across the Worldwide Public Sector segmentDefine and execute a joint go-to-market strategy focused on accelerating adoption of AWS across public sector customers, with emphasis on mission-critical use cases in Federal (Civilian and Defense), State & Local Government, Education, Healthcare, and Nonprofit verticalsDrive co-sell pipeline development and revenue growth — identify, qualify, and advance joint opportunities with public sector end-customers, articulating the differentiated value of AWS infrastructure (including GovCloud and classified environments)Collaborate with AWS field teams, commercial teams, solution architects, and service teams to ensure the partner's models are optimally integrated with AWS services (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, EC2 accelerated compute) and aligned to public sector customer requirementsNavigate public sector compliance and security requirements (FedRAMP, IL4/5/6, StateRAMP, ITAR) as they pertain to the partner's model deployment, data residency, and end-customer procurement pathwaysMaintain an accurate pipeline and forecast of joint GTM opportunities tied to the partner's model release cadence, capability roadmap, and AWS infrastructure dependenciesBuild and manage executive-level relationships with the partner's public sector, product, and engineering leadership — deliver quarterly business reviews outlining pipeline health, win/loss analysis, adoption metrics, and strategic investment recommendationsServe as the internal voice of the partnership across AWS WWPS leadership, ensuring alignment on prioritization, resource allocation, and escalation pathsAbout the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS 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. 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 CultureAWS 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. 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Basic qualifications- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience- 5+ years of professional or military experience- 5+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including, but not limited to Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking experience- 5+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience- 5+ years of working with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies, including, but not limited to, Mainframe, Serverless, Containers, or Cloud Operations experience- 5+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience selling enterprise software or cloud-based applications- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiencesPreferred qualification - Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources, or related field, or PMP certificate- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teamsAmazon 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, VA, Arlington - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually