Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Executive Education Program Advisor to serve as the strategic architect of AI and cloud transformation learning for senior public sector and education leaders. In this role, you will architect, design, and deliver executive education experiences that accelerate digital transformation across the Education and State & Local Government (EDU/SLG) market segments — equipping CIOs, IT leaders, Agency and Department Directors, and mission owners with the strategic frameworks to lead cloud adoption and AI-driven modernization across the EDU/SLG market segments. Education and government institutions are navigating unprecedented transformation: shifting service delivery models, mounting cybersecurity threats, and the emergence of generative AI as a force multiplier for public outcomes. As a member of the EDU/SLG Vertical and Strategic Engagement Team, you will translate AWS capabilities into decision-ready insights for leaders who shape policy, allocate budgets, and define institutional direction. You will develop and deliver curriculum spanning cloud strategy, data driven governance, AI/ML adoption, and security posture through executive briefings, immersive workshops, multi-institutional forums, and sustained engagement programs, building durable relationships that drive long-term cloud preference and adoption.
Key job responsibilities
Executive Curriculum Design & Delivery: Architect, develop, and deliver executive education programs tailored to senior public sector and education leaders, shifting participants from awareness to action on cloud and AI adoption
Strategic Program Management: Own end-to-end program lifecycle from needs assessment and curriculum architecture through delivery, measurement, and iteration, ensuring programs remain current with AWS innovations and market dynamics
Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Partner with sales teams, solution architects, specialists, and WWPS leadership to translate field intelligence into program content, and feed executive insights back to inform go-to-market strategy, so program content stays grounded in real customer priorities and field teams benefit from the insights gathered
Content & Thought Leadership: Develop compelling executive-level content including case studies, workshop frameworks, and presentation materials that position AWS as the strategic partner for public sector modernization
Faculty Orchestration: Identify, recruit, and coordinate internal and external subject matter experts and executive faculty to deliver world-class learning experiences
Performance Measurement: Establish KPIs and feedback loops to measure program effectiveness, capture lessons learned, and continuously refine approaches based on participant outcomes and business impact
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Innovation & Scaling: Pioneer new delivery formats such as digital-first experiences, cohort-based programs, and blended learning models to extend reach beyond in-person engagements. Build repeatable frameworks and enablement toolkits that equip field teams and partners to deliver programs independently, scaling impact across the business
About the team
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Basic qualifications
Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross-functional teams
7+ years of experience designing and delivering executive education programs or leadership development curricula for senior audiences
5+ years of education and/or government domain knowledge, with demonstrated understanding of market transitions, policy environments, and technology adoption patterns in public sector organizations
Experience with cloud technologies, digital transformation frameworks, and/or AI/ML concepts sufficient to credibly advise senior leaders on technology-enabled strategy
Track record of working cross-organizationally in matrixed environments, building consensus and influencing without direct authority
Ability to build and convey compelling value propositions that connect technology capabilities to institutional outcomes.
Preferred qualifications
Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles, with demonstrated expertise in curriculum development for senior executive audiences — including experiential learning, case-based pedagogy, and action learning methodologies
Experience with AWS services including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Connect, and agentic AI architectures, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic business narratives for non-technical leaders
Experience with Government Operations, Healthcare, Transportation, Public Safety, or Education market segments, with an ability to connect technology solutions to mission outcomes
Track record of executive engagement program development, including Executive Briefing Center (EBC) facilitation, board-level presentations, or multi-institutional forums that drive measurable shifts in cloud adoption
Familiarity with responsible AI frameworks, academic integrity considerations, and ethical AI deployment in education and government environments
Previous experience with AWS products and services, WWPS organizational structures, or equivalent enterprise cloud sales/advisory environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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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, Fle
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