Principal Technologist, Global Government Delivery Organization; GDDO

Principal Technologist, Global Government Delivery Organization (GDDO) Description

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the way the UK Government uses the cloud? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and the AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) team is looking for a motivated Principal Technologist to join our fast‑paced organization. The GGDO manages direct Government programmes as part of the Worldwide Public Sector business.

In this role you will work directly with customers, partners, and AWS service teams to manage technical and business integration challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing, possess background in partner and business development, and have proven results within the Global Government programme management space. They will also have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with skill‑set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs. Excellent communications skills are a must.

Candidates are expected to write and convey compelling customer value propositions, articulate technical risks, and interface with AWS business units responsible for delivering capabilities to customers. Through your work across AWS, you will be responsible for driving programme compliance, customer and partner onboarding, and overall adoption of AWS. You must bring an established understanding of these respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.

Our team also values work‑life balance, offering flexible schedule to help you maintain productivity and well‑balanced life.

• Liaise with AWS service teams to ensure AWS meets technical commitments to customers in named programs.
• Interface with Capture, Sales, and Solutions Architecture teams to provide technical depth to partnership discussions and capture/pursuit decisions.
• Coordinate a matrixed team drawn from the Federal business verticals in support of specific programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the long‑term strategy for AWS to deliver in the Federal program space, including global infrastructure, feature and service deployment, and go‑to‑market approach.
• Act as the programme's primary technical point of contact for customers, lead executive engagement across multiple technical disciplines, and work across AWS stakeholders to ensure technical delivery across the contract.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters inclusive culture. The team provides mentorship, career growth resources, and celebrates knowledge sharing.

• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking.
• Experience in Go‑To‑Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting.
• Experience with Data & AI related technologies, including AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage.

• Experience managing cross‑functional programs and release schedules.
• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non‑technical leaders.
• Experience with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies, including Mainframe, Serverless, Containers, or Cloud Operations.
• Experience with Advanced Compute technologies such as Accelerated Compute, High Performance Compute, Visual/Spatial Compute, and/or IoT.
• Experience working with UK Government departments.
• Experience managing or supporting UK Government contracts and frameworks (e.g., G‑Cloud, CCS frameworks).
• Experience managing UK Government projects built using cloud technologies; knowledge of challenges involved with providing technical solutions to UK Government customers, including compliance with UK Government Cloud Security Principles.
• Understanding of UK Government procurement processes and frameworks.

UK Government Security Clearance is required for this role.

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