Posted Apr 23, 2026
This position is part of the AWS Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges. Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the IT industry? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and is looking for world-class candidates to develop relationships and manage the success of partnerships with our Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), with a focus on our Startup Generative Artificial Intelligence partners. As a Partner Development Manager at AWS, you will have the exciting opportunity to build mind share and adoption of the AWS cloud computing platform with innovative AI startups. Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)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. Key job Responsibilities will include managing strategic relationships with our top start-up GenAI partners and driving C-level, Product Team, Marketing, Field and Channel relationships. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships, and driving partner plans with each assigned partner, you will be responsible for increasing top line revenue growth and overall market adoption of partner ISV solutions running on AWS. Ideal candidates possess a technical background, have worked with multiple technologies, have worked directly with startups and/or Venture Capital (VC) firms, have driven successful go-to-market or technical partnerships, and are able to engage at the CxO level. Candidates also possess a business background in sales, business development, or partnerships and demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with our customers and AWS field sellers. You should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the AI business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions. Key job responsibilities
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
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