Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Technology
SeniorManager,Product-StartupScalePrograms
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“Senior Manager, Product- Startup Scale Programs at Amazon Web Services, Inc.. Skills: Product management, Startup onboarding, Venture capital. Define product vision for AWS Activate. Execute product vision for AWS Activate”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve conversion rates; Demonstrate business impact; Scale startup acquisition channels; Increase startup acquisition; Reduce friction in onboarding; Accelerate startup success
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 8+ years technical product management, 5+ years direct management experience, Facilitate discussions with senior leadership, Translate customer needs into requirements
Nice to Have
Master of Business Administration, Cloud-native technologies experience, High-growth environments experience, Startup & VC Ecosystem familiarity, 5+ years project management methodologies, Business analysis experience, Process improvement experience, Coordinating across business units, Aligning diverse stakeholders, Defining new KPIs, Building ROI frameworks, Investment cases with quantified impact
What You'll Do.
Define product vision for AWS Activate
Execute product vision for AWS Activate
Own roadmap for startup onboarding automation
Own roadmap for intelligent credit allocation
Own roadmap for fraud detection
Drive product decisions for acquisition funnel
Optimize startup acquisition funnel
Improve conversion rates across channels
Model program economics with Finance
Establish KPIs for onboarding
Track KPIs for credit issuance
Track KPIs for processing SLAs
Track KPIs for fraud rates
Track KPIs for customer lifetime value
Balance growth objectives
Build relationships with venture capital firms
Build relationships with accelerators
Build relationships with startup ecosystem players
Identify emerging trends in startup landscape
Translate ecosystem insights into product decisions
Translate ecosystem insights into acquisition strategy
Partner with Activate Providers
Scale startup acquisition channels
Lead team spanning engineering
Lead team spanning operations
Lead team spanning product
Set strategic direction
Drive alignment across stakeholders
Present business cases to VP
Present investment recommendations to VP
Present program performance to VP
Foster culture of customer obsession
Foster culture of data-driven decision making
Foster culture of bias for action
Drive modernization of the program
Increase startup acquisition
Reduce friction in onboarding
Accelerate startup success on AWS
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Applied science teams; Startup Sales; Marketing teams; Investor Managers; AWS Service teams; Finance stakeholders; VP and SVP audiences
Communication Scope
Presenting complex information; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager, Product Management, to lead AWS Activate — our flagship startup program to onboard startups to AWS. You will own the end-to-end product experience that onboards tens of thousands of startups onto AWS each year. As the single-threaded leader for Activate, you will own the product strategy, business strategy, and operational strategy for the program — spanning startup onboarding experience, credit automation, intelligent credit allocation, fraud prevention, provider partnerships, and customer support. You will lead a team of product managers, engineers, and operations specialists to transform how startups onboard to AWS, delivering a seamless startup onboarding experience. You will drive modernization of the program — including agentic and AI-driven experiences — to increase startup acquisition, reduce friction, and accelerate startup success on AWS. This role sits at the intersection of product management, customer acquisition, financial management, and technical execution. You will partner with Startup Sales, Marketing, Investor Managers, and AWS Service teams to maximize the reach and optimize the startup onboarding funnel to drive measurable business impact on startup acquisition. You will also build deep relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, and startup ecosystem partners to expand acquisition channels and drive engagement with key channels. Key job responsibilities Product Strategy & Startup Onboarding * Define and execute the multi-year product vision for AWS Activate, with the primary goal of onboarding startups to AWS — leveraging credits as a key instrument * Own the roadmap for startup onboarding automation, intelligent credit allocation, and fraud detection — partnering closely with engineering and applied science teams * Drive product decisions that optimize the startup acquisition and onboarding funnel, improving conversion rates across channels Growth Strategy & Busine
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