Program Manager, ANZ Public Sector
Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Program Management
Full-timeLead
About the role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Program Manager / Executive Assistant to support the ANZ Public Sector State & Local Government (SLG) business. This role combines day-to-day business planning and coordination with executive support to the Head of Government. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable operating across multiple workstreams, and brings strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in program management within a high-growth technology business while gaining exposure to senior leadership and government sector strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Support the ANZPS SLG leadership team with day-to-day operational planning, cadence management, and business rhythm activities (WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, and planning cycles)
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across sales, specialist, partner, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on SLG priorities
- Track and report on key business metrics, pipeline health, goal attainment, and operational KPIs
- Maintain and manage team planning documents, trackers, and dashboards
- Drive operational excellence by identifying process gaps and implementing improvements
- Support annual and mid-year planning processes (OP1/OP2) including data gathering, narrative coordination, and timeline management
- Coordinate hiring activities including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and onboarding logistics
- Executive Assistance to Head of Government
- Manage complex calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting for the Head of Government
- Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and pre-reads for internal and external meetings
- Coordinate executive-level engagements with government customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Draft and manage correspondence
- Organise team events, offsites, and leadership forums
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in program management within a high-growth technology business while gaining exposure to senior leadership and government sector strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Support the ANZPS SLG leadership team with day-to-day operational planning, cadence management, and business rhythm activities (WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, and planning cycles)
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across sales, specialist, partner, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on SLG priorities
- Track and report on key business metrics, pipeline health, goal attainment, and operational KPIs
- Maintain and manage team planning documents, trackers, and dashboards
- Drive operational excellence by identifying process gaps and implementing improvements
- Support annual and mid-year planning processes (OP1/OP2) including data gathering, narrative coordination, and timeline management
- Coordinate hiring activities including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and onboarding logistics
- Executive Assistance to Head of Government
- Manage complex calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting for the Head of Government
- Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and pre-reads for internal and external meetings
- Coordinate executive-level engagements with government customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Draft and manage correspondence
- Organise team events, offsites, and leadership forums
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic qualifications
- 2+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.