Director of Executive Talent Management, Senior Leader eXperiences (SLX)

Amazon

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Administration, Business Growth, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, C-Level Management, Cadence, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Strategy, Leadership, Management Strategy, Metrics, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Psychology, Research Skills, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Workforce Planning

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description THE POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Leader eXperience (SLX) organization enables senior leaders (Director+) to build and run great businesses across Amazon's diverse portfolio in an era of unprecedented scale, complexity, and rapid change. We connect business strategy to talent and workforce strategy by delivering programs that strengthen core leadership capabilities and our culture across all Amazon businesses. We pursue our mission by delivering talent solutions across our four pillars: executive development, workforce planning, organizational planning and effectiveness, and executive talent management. Based in Seattle, WA, this position is part of the SLX leadership team. The Director of Executive Talent Management is a critical role which will enable growth of the Amazon business and executive leadership capabilities. This leader will provide oversight to the executive talent management organization with responsibility for talent strategies, succession plans, and executive placement programs specifically for executive leadership across Amazon. This individual will work closely with the PXT (People eXperience Technology) (PXT=HR) senior leadership team to implement strategic executive talent management practices that strengthen leadership bench strength, enhance succession planning, and build organizational capabilities in an AI-forward environment. Working closely with other PXT partners, this individual will define, build, refine and implement progressive talent assessment methodologies, succession planning frameworks, and strategic deployment approaches to enable Amazon's dynamic, growing businesses to serve customers of all types around the world. Through comprehensive talent reviews, executive assessment processes, executive talent mobility initiatives, and high-touch stakeholder engagements, this role will ensure that Amazon has a surplus of executive talent to fuel its growth across all business segments. The Director, Executive Talent Management will pioneer new approaches to executive talent management that align with enterprise-wide goals, strategic planning, and growth objectives. The common view is that while Amazon has already experienced tremendous business growth, much is still ahead. We are still in the early stages of our journey, with significant opportunities to innovate our approach to enabling our senior leaders. Key job responsibilities Responsibilities for the role include: - Own the unified cadence of executive talent management mechanisms across Amazon - Drive innovation in executive talent management practices - from ideation through implementation - Lead a direct and indirect team focused on Executive Talent Management, Executive Succession Planning, and Strategic Capability Planning - Create a unified approach that consistently supports executive talent identification, development, and organizational effectiveness - Identify and implement strategies for accelerating executive readiness and building a robust leadership pipeline - Utilize a data-driven approach with strong analytics and leadership metrics to drive positive organizational outcomes - Think Big about the future of Amazon's business and how the executive leadership team will be positioned to address future business challenges - Communicate strategic vision and tactical actions with conviction to senior leaders to gain buy-in and earn trust - Display executive presence while frequently engaging with C-level leaders across Amazon Basic Qualifications IDEAL EXPERIENCE - 10+ years of leadership experience in Talent Management and/or leadership development, or equivalent work experience - 10+ years in strategic HR roles within a rapidly scaling tech and global organization - Prior experience developing and owning executive talent management strategies that align with business transformation Preferred Qualifications THE CANDIDATE The leader will design and implement innovative executive talent management strategies that identify high-potential leaders, strengthen succession pipelines, and elevate the senior leadership bench across Amazon. They will lead a team that drives comprehensive talent assessment and strategic alignment for senior executives, integrating executive assessment tools, succession planning frameworks, and strategic talent deployment that aligns business-critical needs with leadership capabilities. The leader will ensure that talent management approaches are future-focused, identifying and positioning executives to navigate environments shaped by technological disruption, global uncertainty, and rapid change. This executive must have a high degree of integrity, personally and professionally, with the ability to engage on strategic business matters at both the conceptual and tactical levels, superior communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and/or an MBA highly preferred. - Deep expertise in executive assessments, succession planning, strategic talent deployment, and leadership pipeline development at the enterprise level. - Possesses strong communication skills and able to articulate complex talent strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders - Well versed in talent science and the ability to translate research into executive talent management strategies and action - Proficient with emerging tools and methods (AI-enabled assessments, data-driven talent analytics) for modernizing executive talent management - Has experience leading globally distributed teams and navigating cultural complexity with agility - Strong business acumen and ability to translate enterprise strategy into practical talent management and succession solutions 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $200,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $298,700/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.

About the Company

Amazon

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://Amazon.com/militaryroles