Senior Portfolio Growth Manager, Auto, AWS Worldwide Startups

Would you like to develop strategic partnerships between innovative startups and key industry players including corporate venture capital, regulatory bodies, and technology partners? Do you have expertise in emerging technologies, such as Climate Tech, and their application to industries such as Energy, Transportation and Logistics?

Trusted by more startups around the world, AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible for all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world's largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience, gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, the AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth, and any level of funding. This is why more startups, and over 80% of unicorns, choose to launch on AWS.

As a Senior Portfolio Growth Manager within AWS, you will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships across multiple domains - from regulatory bodies to technology partners. You will leverage industry expertise and partnerships to help startups succeed in complex markets.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry regulators, corporate venture capital and technology partners in Energy, Transportation and/or Logistics industries
- Execute engagement strategies with research laboratories and industry standards bodies
- Implement partnership strategies with Corporate Venture Capital teams
- Coordinate with AWS Partner Network (APO), including Global System Integrators and key ISVs
- Execute technical partnership initiatives in Energy, Transportation and/or Logistics
- Identify opportunities for startups within partner ecosystems
- Work within regulatory environments to support startup success
- Act as subject matter expert in specific technology domains
- Create business reviews on ecosystem opportunities and challenges
- Implement growth strategies for high-potential startups

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Basic Qualifications

- 6+ years of technology-related sales, marketing or business development experience
- Experience solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries
- Knowledge of cloud technology partner ecosystem and related products
- Bachelor's degree, or experience in a relevant field
- Experience working with corporate venture capital or strategic investment teams

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience building strategic partnerships at senior level
- Experience working with regulatory bodies or research institutions
- Advanced degree in relevant field
- Knowledge of how technology is applied in Energy, Transportation or Logistics industries
- Understanding of partner ecosystem dynamics (GSIs, ISVs)
- Experience in corporate venture capital or strategic investments
- Experience in multi-stakeholder negotiations

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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.

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