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

Overview

AWS Global Education seeks a seasoned education leader to establish the strategic approach for engaging education sector clients across Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ). The role defines investment priorities, key clients, and growth narratives for higher education, research, EdTech, and skill development in the region, acting as the foremost education authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a regional strategy that aligns global education initiatives with local execution across APJ, collaborating with education specialists and sales teams to incorporate field insights.
• Act as the principal education strategist for regional executive leadership, ensuring education priorities influence resource allocation and investments.
• Integrate efforts across research, higher education, EdTech, and skills training to present a cohesive education narrative for regional leadership.
• Represent AWS externally to senior stakeholders including ministry officials, industry groups, and institutional leaders to establish strategic positioning.
• Create briefing materials, talking points, and positioning documents to support regional leaders in engagements.
• Monitor market changes, competitor actions, and opportunities in the APJ education sector.

About the Team

The AWS Global Education team supports universities, research bodies, school systems, and EdTech firms in leveraging cloud and AI technologies to transform education delivery and research. The team bridges sector expertise with business impact to foster long-term revenue and technology adoption globally.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years professional experience in education or related sectors.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Experience in leading cross-functional marketing initiatives worldwide.
• At least 12 years in business development, technical sales, strategic partnerships, or educational leadership roles with increasing responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in relevant industries or academic institutions.
• MBA or advanced academic degree preferred.
• In-depth understanding of education technologies, including student information systems, learning management platforms, research computing, and AI applications.
• Knowledge of education funding processes including grants, procurement cycles, and international models.
• Proven track record influencing senior leadership within complex organizations.
• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud AI/ML technologies with ability to direct strategic discussions on their educational use.

Additional Information

AWS fosters an inclusive environment and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout hiring and onboarding.