Description
As a Senior Worldwide Data/GenAI Strategist within the Data Strategy for AI team at AWS, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing data and AI strategies specifically focused on the Retail, Restaurant, and Consumer Goods (RRCG) sector. You'll help drive the adoption of AWS's comprehensive suite of Database, Analytics, AI/ML, and Generative AI solutions across major enterprises in these industries.
In this role, you'll identify and engage with key RRCG customers to understand their unique challenges and opportunities, architecting solutions that leverage AWS's AI capabilities to transform their businesses. You'll build and nurture strategic relationships with customer executives and technical leaders, while enabling AWS sales teams to drive meaningful customer engagements and long-term business growth.
Working at the intersection of technology and business, you'll collaborate closely with AWS product teams to influence roadmaps, ensure service offerings align with RRCG industry needs, and address critical customer requirements. Your insights and industry expertise will help shape the evolution of AWS's AI/ML services while establishing AWS as the preferred platform for AI transformation in the RRCG sector.
You'll have the opportunity to drive innovation and thought leadership in applying next-generation AI technologies to solve complex industry challenges, from intelligent supply chain optimization to personalized customer experiences. This role offers the exciting chance to be at the forefront of AI adoption in one of the world's largest industry sectors while working with AWS's comprehensive cloud technologies.
Key job responsibilities
Drive strategic initiatives for AWS's data and AI transformation across the RRCG (Retail, Restaurant, and Consumer Goods) sector, focusing on enterprise-scale implementations.
Develop industry frameworks and best practices for RRCG-specific AI/ML use cases, including inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and personalization.
Partner with AWS service teams to shape product roadmaps and ensure RRCG industry requirements are incorporated into development.
Lead Executive Briefing Center (EBC) engagements with C-suite and VP-level executives, articulating AWS's vision for AI transformation.
Collaborate with regional account teams to identify and support lighthouse customers implementing AWS Data and AI platform services.
Create thought leadership content focused on AI/ML innovation and digital transformation for both business and technical audiences.
Build strategic relationships with industry influencers, partners, and customer executives to accelerate AWS adoption.
Provide expert guidance to sales teams on complex RRCG use cases, helping position AWS's data and AI solutions.
Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and solutions architecture teams to ensure consistent messaging.
Analyze industry trends and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and inform AWS's RRCG sector strategy.
A day in the life
Engage with customers and AWS teams to drive AI/ML adoption strategies
Review and contribute to technical proposals and solution architectures
Participate in customer meetings and strategy sessions
Collaborate with product teams on RRCG industry requirements
Develop and review thought leadership content
Analyze industry trends and competitive intelligence
Support sales teams with technical guidance and use case development
Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and executives
Contribute to internal knowledge bases and best practices documentation
Participate in team planning and strategy sessions
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
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Basic Qualifications
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
6+ years of consulting, presales, enterprise selling, and/or program/product management experience specifically supporting analytics and AI/ML initiatives
Experience working with big data, business intelligence, generative AI, and other analytics technology is required
Expertise around Industry data use cases and ability to translate LoB requirements to a technical solution.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, or data/analytics leadership roles
5+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives in retail, restaurant, or consumer goods industries
Experience implementing enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions
Demonstrated track record of working directly with senior executives and stakeholders
Experience developing and presenting business strategies and technical solutions
Proficiency with modern data and AI architectures, including data lakes, data mesh, and machine learning platforms
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
