Principal Technical Program Manager

AWS is building the future of sovereign cloud computing. As a Principal Technical Program Manager on our Digital Sovereignty team, you will drive strategic programs that enable the company customers to maintain control over their data while leveraging the full power of AWS cloud services. You will work directly with the Director of Digital Sovereignty and Managing Director of European Sovereign Cloud to orchestrate technical workstreams that support our global strategy and initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence without authority across a complex, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop annual strategic plans that align cross-functional technical contributors toward unified business outcomes.
• Lead global programs and coordinate efforts across matrixed teams of Solution Architects, Technical Business Developers, Technical Program Managers, and Account Managers.
• Foster deep collaboration with AWS service teams (EC2, S3, Global Networking, Bedrock), Infrastructure, Partners, and Professional Services.
• Drive execution through influence and collaboration, providing technical guidance and mentorship without direct reporting relationships.
• Manage team outcomes and cross-functional deliverables using Salesforce and tracking mechanisms.

Requirements

• Strong, data-driven, and strategic technical judgment.
• Ability to recognize and actively steer teams away from prior technology failure patterns.
• Experience writing effective narratives (PRFAQs, strategic documentation) and presenting to senior leadership.
• Background in leading design, implementation, and delivery of highly complex cross-functional projects in ambiguous or new technology areas.

Work Conditions
We value work-life balance. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexibility is part of our working culture.