Head of Education Strategy, APJ, AWS Global Education, WWPS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a senior education industry leader to serve as the Head of Education Strategy for the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. This role sits within the AWS Worldwide Public Basic qualifications: - 12+ years of technology related sales, business development or equivalent experience - 13+ years of spearheading strategic cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable financial results and advance organizational objectives experience - Experience influencing at all levels within an organization, particularly at the executive level - degree in advanced technology, or 5+ years of cloud architecture and solution implementation experience Preferred: - Expert-level knowledge of education-specific technology ecosystems including student information systems (SIS), learning management platforms (LMS), research computing infrastructure, and emerging AI applications across K-12, higher education, and EdTech segments. - Hands-on experience architecting solutions or advising at scale with AWS services including Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock, and agentic AI architectures, with demonstrated ability to set technical direction for generative AI adoption in enterprise or education environments. - Proven ability to build and scale organizational mechanisms — including enablement programs, partner frameworks, and operational cadences — that drive results across tiered markets (mature, transitional, and emerging) without direct authority. - Deep expertise in education funding mechanisms — including federal/state grants, Title programs, institutional procurement cycles, and international funding models — with demonstrated ability to leverage funding intelligence into pipeline strategy. - MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field preferred. Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.