About the Role
We are seeking a meticulous, analytical professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for program management to join our fast-growing AWS technology alliances team and manage our AWS Partner Network (APN) funding and Marketplace programs. In this role, you’ll report to the Sr. Director for the AWS Technology Alliance. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across teams including Marketing, Sales, Professional Services, Legal, Product, and Zendesk Contact Center Specialists to build and operationalize scalable processes for managing funding program incentives and resources available to Zendesk through its strategic partnership with AWS. You’ll also support AWS Marketplace processes to help scale the use of AWS Marketplace for Zendesk Contact Center.
What You’ll Do
Analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and create scalable processes to operationalize the use of key AWS programs and incentives including Proof of Concept (POC) and Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) funding, specifically for Contact Center opportunities.
Own APN program funding submission requests tracking and management.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and identify areas for improvement.
Support optimization and global delivery of AWS Marketplace private offer processes.
Help implement best practices and support improvement initiatives as needed.
Lead integration efforts into existing systems for new AWS program initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
5 - 7 years of program management experience with a focus on identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the AWS Partner Network (APN) and its partner programs, specifically funding programs.
Experience using the AWS Partner Funding Portal (APFP)
Experience working for a global, multinational technology company.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to fail fast, move quickly, consolidate stakeholder feedback, and iterate.
A high degree of professionalism and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with/supporting AWS Marketplace processes, private offers
Why Zendesk, Why Now
The Zendesk and AWS strategic collaboration continues to evolve at a fast pace, particularly in the Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) space. This is a high‑impact role at a pivotal moment. You’ll be a critical part of helping Zendesk operationalize and scale our processes and programs with the AWS Partner Network (APN), supporting the work of cross-functional teams to accelerate customer outcomes and success through our strategic partnership with AWS.
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Please note that anyone hired into this position must be physically located in and plan to work from Mexico City (CDMX) or Mexico State (Estado de Mexico).
Hybrid: In this role, our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.
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