Principal, AWS Corp BD, Corporate Business Development

Principal, AWS Corp BD, Corporate Business Development

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced corporate business development professional to lead strategic initiatives, transactions, and partnerships for the cloud computing business. This is a unique opportunity to join Amazon's central Business and Corporate Development (BCD) organization in an AWS-focused CorpBD role.

This role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon. You will work with internal stakeholder teams to understand current cloud computing and AI trends and identify opportunities to drive growth and deliver innovation through inorganic initiatives and partnerships. We dive deep and provide thoughtful analysis, but have a bias for action, focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making.

You will be required to handle multiple projects and be forward‑thinking to effectively negotiate terms that benefit Amazon and our customers.

• Take the lead to evaluate, negotiate, and manage complex and high‑profile partnerships that create new capabilities or significantly advance strategies of our internal teams.
• Proactively seek out new partner opportunities, leveraging subject matter expertise and ability to develop conviction independently.
• Build internal relationships and act as a trusted advisor to AWS executives.

Corporate Business Development (CorpBD) is part of Amazon's central Business and Corporate Development (BCD) organization. We value innovative, analytical, technical and strategic thinkers, who are passionate about transformative initiatives to serve our customers. We are looking for candidates who enjoy solving complex problems, work effectively with cross‑functional counterparts, and can thrive in a fast‑paced setting that is constantly evolving. High judgment, ability to earn trust, and negotiation skills are critical to success on our team.

• Bachelor's degree
• MBA, or Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources or related field
• 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross‑functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills to explain complex issues and influence stakeholders internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust of senior management and external executives
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, creatively and innovate using sound business judgment and quantitative skills

• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, business models, and trends
• Ability to build and maintain a network of relationships to help navigate complex situations and foster long‑term opportunities
• 7+ years in technology business development, investment banking, or venture investing experience
• Experience structuring and negotiating technology/IP licenses and OEM license deals
• Experience with buy vs. build analysis and considerations
• Experience structuring and negotiating successful partnership go‑to‑market sales motions

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, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

The base salary range for this position is $ – $ USD annually. 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 optional supplemental life plans), employee assistance program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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