Partner Development Manager, Anz, Anz Pdm Team

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the IT industry? Amazon Web Services is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and is looking for a dynamic results oriented candidate to join as the Partner Development Manager, as part of the Partner Development team in ANZ.
As the Partner Development Manager within Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of AWS' services and solutions within the portfolio of partners and solution providers.
Your broad responsibilities will include helping to define and execute against partner programs, establishing business and technical relationships, and managing the day-to-day interactions with these organizations in order to build long-term business and marketing opportunities.
The ideal candidate will possess both a business background that enables them to drive an engagement and interact at the CXO/VP level, as well as a technical background that enables them to easily interact with software developers and architects.
You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.
Key job responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the ANZ team in helping to drive the overall AWS partner strategy
Have a broad based understanding of cloud technologies
Develop a group of committed partners including a plan to recruit, on-board, educate and measure them in the region
Develop and execute the strategic business development plan while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g.
sales, marketing, legal, support, etc.).
Work with specific prospects/partners to develop the business value proposition for using our services and solutions for the specific prospects/partners; educate and enable them for using AWS solutions
Establish the business development pipeline by engaging with prospects and key customers

Prepare and give business reviews to the senior management team regarding progress against budgeted plan and any potential roadblocks to closing new customers
Manage complex contract negotiations and serve as a liaison to the legal group
Develop long-term strategic partnerships in support of the market strategy

A day in the life Engage with a high profile Australian Customer who is accelerating their AWS Partner journey to formulate and accelerate their go-to-market across the world.
This role, will require to not just be 'the go-to' for AWS and the Partner for all things GTM and co-sell but also be a trusted advisor with the ability to think big, execute, be accountable, have strong earn trust and deliver results for both AWS and the Partner.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
5+ years of professional or military experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

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We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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