Principle account executive, anz public sector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Principal Account Manager to lead and grow strategic customer relationships within the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Public Sector.

This senior individual contributor role is responsible for defining long-term account strategy, driving revenue growth, and positioning AWS as the trusted cloud partner for government and public sector organisations undertaking digital transformation.

• Define and own long-term account strategy for strategic public sector accounts, making high‐judgement trade‐offs between short‐term revenue and long‐term positioning
• Build and maintain executive‐level relationships across government agencies, industry partners, and system integrators
• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence customer strategic direction toward cloud adoption as a mission enabler
• Negotiate and close deals within government procurement frameworks and contracting processes
• Lead cross‐functional teams
• Own full pipeline management from prospecting through close; be data‐driven on metrics, adoption, and revenue growth
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks; establish business cases for long‐cycle public sector procurement
• Present strategies, business reviews, and narratives to senior leadership
• Mentor and develop team members; contribute to org‐level processes, playbooks, and best practices
• Represent AWS at industry events, conferences, and customer forums
• Stay current on public sector trends including digital transformation policy, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity, and sovereign cloud requirements

• 10+ years of technology sales experience
• Experience in management of large, complex enterprise accounts or equivalent
• Experience creating and implementing long‐term transformational account strategies in a customer‐facing role or equivalent
• Experience with government procurement and contracting process
• Experience engaging with and influencing C‐level executives
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• Experience with enterprise‐scale infrastructure or development‐based cloud programs/projects in a related industry
• Knowledge of AWS or technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
• Deep understanding of the ANZ public sector landscape including federal, state/territory, and local government structures
• Understanding of sovereign cloud requirements, data residency, and security accreditation frameworks (e.g., IRAP, NZISM, PROTECTED)
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in healthcare, education, defence, or national security domains
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification
• Active Australian or New Zealand government security clearance (NV1/NV2) or ability to obtain one

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.