Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced event manager to drive strategy and end-to-end execution of AWS flagship events in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This includes our large-scale AWS Summit program where customers can learn more about AWS through keynotes, hands-on technical sessions, and interactive learning opportunities that cover a range of topics from cloud migration to AI.

This role requires strong expertise in large-scale external events and the ability to apply that expertise to specific event disciplines (e.g., operations, platforms, or specialized audience programs) combined with proven ability to design and deliver complex event programs. You will operate with considerable autonomy both in event program planning and onsite execution.

Key job responsibilities
Strategic Event Program Management

• Develop comprehensive event program strategies aligned with business objectives and working backwards from the customer
• Own end-to-end planning and delivery of major event programs
• Manage large budgets
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines with clear milestones and deliverables
• Drive innovation in event program execution, delivery methods and event experience
• Use AI to drive efficiency and innovation, both in internal planning and customer-facing delivery
• Lead onsite execution of live events

Event Program Execution & Leadership

• Manage complex, high-visibility event programs with significant scope and investment
• Drive strategic decisions about event program elements and execution approach
• Develop and implement best practices for event program delivery
• Lead cross-functional teams during both planning and onsite execution
• Serve as escalation point for critical issues during live events

Operational Excellence

• Design scalable frameworks for event program execution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop KPI dashboards and measurement frameworks
• Create detailed documentation of processes and best practices
• Implement innovative solutions for event program delivery
• Manage onsite teams and vendors during event execution

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Provide strategic counsel to business partners on event program strategy
• Lead stakeholder communications and alignment discussions
• Partner with regional teams while maintaining global standards
• Manage critical stakeholder relationships during live events

About the team
We are a team of experienced event marketers spread across Europe, Middle East and Africa. We work hard to drive major business impact, we certainly have fun and yes, we make history by wowing our customers with bar-raising event experiences.