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 strategy, Startup onboarding, Credit automation, Ecosystem leadership. Define product vision for AWS Activate. Onboard startups to AWS”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase startup acquisition; Reduce friction; Accelerate startup success; Maximize reach; Optimize onboarding funnel; Drive measurable business impact
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 8+ years technical product management, 5+ years direct management experience, Experience facilitating senior leadership discussions, Experience translating customer needs into product requirements
Nice to Have
Master of Business Administration, Cloud-native technologies familiarity, High-growth environments familiarity, Startup & VC Ecosystem familiarity, 5+ years project management methodologies, 5+ years business analysis, 5+ years process improvement, Experience coordinating across business units, Experience aligning diverse stakeholders, Experience defining new KPIs, Experience building ROI frameworks, Experience building investment cases
What You'll Do.
Define product vision for AWS Activate
Onboard startups to AWS
Leverage credits as instrument
Own roadmap for automation
Own roadmap for credit allocation
Own roadmap for fraud detection
Optimize startup acquisition funnel
Optimize onboarding funnel
Improve conversion rates
Model program economics
Establish and track KPIs
Track startup onboarding KPIs
Track credit issuance KPIs
Track processing SLAs
Track customer lifetime value
Balance growth objectives
Balance unit economics
Build relationships with VCs
Build relationships with accelerators
Build relationships with ecosystem players
Identify startup trends
Translate ecosystem insights
Scale startup acquisition channels
Lead engineering team
Set strategic direction
Drive stakeholder alignment
Present business cases
Present investment recommendations
Present program performance
Foster customer obsession
Foster data-driven decision making
Foster bias for action
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Applied science teams; Startup Sales; Marketing; Investor Managers; AWS Service teams; Finance stakeholders; Venture capital firms; Accelerators; Startup ecosystem partners; Business Development stakeholders
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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