AWS Security Program Manager

Job description

DESCRIPTION

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is our highest priority. The AWS Security team is responsible for the security of services offered by AWS. We are looking for a passionate, innovative, results oriented program manager. AWS Security is responsible for driving innovative enhancements that raise the bar for how AWS employees interact with resources, systems, and data. The successful candidate is one who loves managing programs and is committed to formulating and implementing wide-ranging process improvements. You are passionate about the security of the cloud and you want to solve real business problems. We have a team culture that encourages innovation and we expect team members and management alike to take a high degree of ownership for their program vision and execution of ideas. You possess strong communication skills, can operate independently, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You have an understanding of basic technical concepts, and possess a broad understanding of AWS services. You are detail-oriented, and drive towards improved performance while advocating for customer needs.

As a PM in AWS Security you will be responsible for a set of long-term security outcomes. Your day to day job responsibilities will include:
· Working on organizational reporting, analyzing metrics, and providing this reporting to team leadership on a regular basis
· Make recommendations and decisions that impact schedules, as well as an ability to re-shuffle priorities and juggle competing interests on a near-daily basis
· Tracking and driving multiple projects to completion at the same time.

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Have a clear understanding of cloud computing services/deployment architecture
· Demonstrated experience and success at leading cross functional programs and proven ability to influence and lead without direct management authority
· Demonstrate innovative security approaches in non-traditional IT environments
· Ability to communicate effectively across a multitude of platforms with remote team members, global teams and stakeholders at multiple levels within the organization
· Have experience generating automated metrics to measure service and program effectiveness and consistency
· Proven ability to manage ambiguity, and a preparedness to take on what is necessary to get things done
· Have experience driving security programs across large diverse organizations
· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, 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.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 3+ years of experience in program administration skills – this includes organization, managing details, keeping multiple tasks/projects on track, time management, and delivering results
· Experience in a team environment on multiple projects with changing priorities
· Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, and work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
· Aptitude for technology, able to learn new tools quickly
· Able to synthesize data and analytics to formulate sound program objectives and goals

For more information please contact Ben Sanes at Bssanes@amazon.com.