Customer Practice Manager, Telecom and Broadband , AWS ProServe - Amazon

Description The Amazon Web Services Professional Services team is looking for Customer Practice Manager (CPM) for Telecommunications (Telco) domain who can lead customer programs that accelerate business outcomes. This role will be focused on helping AWS Telco and Broadband customers build or migrate their business workloads on AWS. The CPM is a trusted advisor for our customers who can drive strategic and financial value for customers through promoting and selling transformational professional services programs. The CPM leads all aspects of business development, deal structuring, deal support and ensures delivery excellence and project closure in their assigned accounts or territories. AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. Successful candidates will have executive level experience in driving business level discussions and proposals on enterprise level strategic solutions in the Telco and Broadband domain. Domain areas of expertise should include expertise in 2 or more of the following: - Business Support Systems (BSS) and Operations Support Systems (OSS) - Network operation Intelligence - Contact Center Intelligence - Mobile 5G Networks (edge and core) - Telco related Data and Analytics This is a customer facing role. It may require up to 50% travel to customer sites. Key job responsibilities - Lead business outcomes - ability to articulate accelerated customer outcomes through cloud technologies - Execution of long-term strategic customer transformation roadmaps, having a high Bias for Action to Deliver Results in ProServe and Platform bookings in the near term. - Develop a unified account plan and pursuit plan that aligns with AWS account team (platform sales). - Establish Executive relationships across Technology & Business groups, executive sponsorship of programs - Establish an internal network at AWS, most notably with internal organizations critical to success: account team (#OneTeam), Partner team, Global Services organization, Finance, Legal. - Successful assumption of role of strategic advisor and expert with a deep knowledge of the cross-section of the customers' business and the available cloud services. - Deliver on annual bookings and revenue targets with deal structure aligned with key customer goals and AWS Professional Services business objectives. - Support scale through shared learnings and mechanisms across the Professional Services sales team. About the team Diverse Experiences 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. 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 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. 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Basic Qualifications - 8+ years of management consulting and IT experience with business, product, and digital transformation knowledge including overcoming challenges in customer-facing roles. - 5+ years of experience with selling consulting/professional services at Telco and Broadband customers achieving annual bookings and recurring revenue from accounts/territory. - Business development experience including multiyear, multiple service offerings with a total contract value of +10M agreements and familiarity with compliance & security standards across the enterprise IT landscape. - Experience with CRM systems and maintaining a clear and dependable view of pursuits, progress, and pipeline conversion - Experience assessing customer marketplace circumstances, organizational readiness, and C-Level willingness to initiate conversations that lead to broader strategic transformation programs. Preferred Qualifications - BA/BS degree with vertical industry sales and delivery experience of cloud services and solutions. - Experience with design of modern, scalable delivery models for technology consulting services. - International consulting or professional services sales and delivery experience with global F500 enterprise customers and partners. - Understanding of cloud computing and data transition challenges. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.