Program Execution Manager, Global National Security Programs

Program Execution Manager – AWS Global Government Delivery Organization

Are you ready to make a direct impact on national security through the power of cloud technology? The AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) is seeking a driven and experienced Program Execution Manager to help lead mission‑critical cloud programs in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Based in Jessup, Maryland, you will join an elite team delivering secure, scalable, and mission‑driven cloud solutions for our national security customers.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

• Continuously evaluate program processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and embed lessons learned into standard operating practices.
• Develop and maintain program documentation that ensures consistency and clarity in how programs are understood and executed across all stakeholders.
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision‑making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures.
• Coordinate across diverse teams – including sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and software development – to maintain strategic alignment and drive accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead program discussions and ensure outcomes are clearly documented and actioned across teams.
• Drive recurring stakeholder engagements to build trusted relationships, foster open communication, and ensure program transparency.
• Champion innovation by exploring AI and automation opportunities to streamline recurring tasks and elevate the team.

You are a proactive, mission‑driven leader who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments. You bring sharp critical‑thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills, paired with strong business development and executive communication experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community or Department of Defense. You are comfortable with ambiguity, obsessed with customer outcomes, and bring a bias for action to everything you do.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with tech and non‑tech teams.
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Current, active U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph.

• Experience in online advertising or high‑tech products/services.
• Experience scaling a publisher monetization product or service.

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