AWS Certification Program Leader, AWS Certification

As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.The AWS Certification Program Leader drives the strategy, development, and global delivery of AWS Certification exams—the industry standard for validating cloud expertise. This role owns the end-to-end certification portfolio, from exam content creation and technical validation to go-to-market execution and recertification, serving technical practitioners, enterprises, and AWS Partners worldwide. At the forefront of skills assessment innovation, this leader reimagines how cloud expertise is measured—harnessing AI, adaptive assessment techniques, and emerging psychometric models to move beyond point-in-time testing toward continuous, meaningful validation of real-world cloud skills at scale.Key job responsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end AWS Certification portfolio strategy, from exam content creation and technical validation through go-to-market execution and recertification.Lead global delivery of AWS Certification exams as the industry standard for validating cloud expertise across technical practitioners, enterprises, and AWS Partners.Drive innovation in skills assessment—applying AI, adaptive assessment techniques, and emerging psychometric models to evolve from point-in-time testing to continuous validation of real-world cloud skills at scale.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across content, engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to align the certification roadmap with customer and business needs.Define and track program metrics, manage the portfolio roadmap, and communicate progress and trade-offs to senior leadership.A day in the lifeIn this role, you'll partner daily with exam content teams, psychometricians, product managers, and go-to-market stakeholders to advance the AWS Certification portfolio. You'll spend time reviewing exam development pipelines, evaluating new assessment technologies, resolving cross-team dependencies, and preparing recommendations for senior leadership. You'll balance long-term strategy—reimagining how cloud skills are measured—with day-to-day operational execution, ensuring certifications launch on time and meet the highest quality bar for practitioners, enterprises, and Partners worldwide.About the teamAbout the teamDiverse Experiences Amazon 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.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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.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 and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and 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.LocationsWe are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Austin, TX, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Portland, OR, USA | Seattle, WA, USABasic qualifications- 7+ years of people management experience- 7+ years of technical program management experience- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules- Experience managing certification and/or skill assessment programs at scalePreferred qualification - 7+ years of work in internet-related program or technical product management in a software applications environment experience- Knowledge of cloud computing services or deployment architecture- Experience working in an internet-related program or technical product management in a software applications environment- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clientsAmazon 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, NY, New York - 214,100.00 - 289,700.00 USD annuallyUSA, OR, Portland - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, TX, Austin - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Herndon - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Seattle - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annually