Senior Technical Director AWS Events, Event Production

Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) powers the cloud infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide—from startups to Global 500 companies. The AWS Global Events team brings this technology to life through world-class conferences, product launches, and virtual experiences that connect our innovations with customers, partners, and developers across the globe. We are looking for a Senior Technical Director to lead the technical vision and execution behind these high-impact events.

The Senior Technical Director will lead the technical production strategy for our in-person, livestream, and virtual events. This role owns the end-to-end technical direction and vision—from defining audio, lighting, video, and equipment requirements to managing vendor relationships and production budgets. The position requires balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution: collaborating with internal stakeholders across AWS, overseeing technical teams and external partners, and ensuring every event delivers a seamless, high-quality experience for our customers.

This leader will also develop and scale best practices globally by training internal stakeholders and vendors, and creating standardized templates and technical grids for consistent execution across all AWS events. Success requires building scalable systems, strong technical judgment, collaborative leadership, and the ability to scale technical direction across our global events portfolio.

• Technical Strategy & Vision
  Define and scale technical production standards globally, including audio, video, lighting, and equipment specifications for in-person, livestream, and virtual event formats
• Develop standardized technical documentation, room configurations, and spatial layouts that ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all AWS event campuses
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and production techniques that enhance attendee experience and operational efficiency
• Create technical drawings, mockups, and renders for event spaces to guide production planning and stakeholder alignment

• Team Leadership & Vendor Management
  Partner with and guide technical directors from vendor organizations to ensure alignment with Amazon's production standards, technical requirements, and customer experience expectations
• Educate internal stakeholders on technical production capabilities, feasibility, and cost implications to enable informed decision-making throughout the planning process
• Train vendor technical staff and venue partners on Amazon's best practices and quality standards for consistent execution
• Collaborate with accessibility teams to ensure all events meet inclusive design standards and provide equitable experiences for all attendees

• Production Execution & Operations
  Oversee end-to-end technical production for assigned projects, ensuring audio, visual, and lighting systems meet project specifications and quality standards
• Coordinate with livestream and virtual production teams to integrate live and digital event components seamlessly
• Provide technical support during productions, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth execution from setup through strike
• Deliver accurate cost estimates for equipment, labor, and setup timelines to support budget planning

• Standards & Performance Management
  Establish and enforce best practices for pre-production planning, on-site execution, and post-production debriefs
• Track project metrics, manage budgets, and report on technical production status to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Continuously refine processes and documentation based on project learnings and evolving business needs
• Willingness to travel frequently and work across multiple time zones

Your day might start with a production debrief call with vendor technical directors, reviewing lessons learned from an event and identifying process improvements for upcoming shows. Mid-morning, you'll join a planning session with internal creative and operations teams to walk through technical feasibility and budget implications for an upcoming keynote—translating their vision into practical technical requirements and…