What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Telco Business Development - Americas, Project Kuiper, Project Kuiper position at Amazon?
Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Project Kuiper is looking for experienced, self-starter Business Development Professional to drive adoption of Kuiper broadband and additional services with Mobile Network Operators. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and implement the Project Kuiper Business Development strategy with Mobile Network Operators. This position is located in Redmond, WA but also open to candidates in Arlington, VA.
Key job responsibilities
Influence strategy for Project Kuiper with specific focus on Mobile Network Operators
A curious self-starter with a proven track record of diving into unknown territory, learning new concepts, and pushing your comfort zone.
An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency.
Excellent at creating and maintaining working relationships across all levels and disciplines, receptive to feedback and input from others, and quick to apply changes.
Work with internal subject matter experts to gather information, synthesize business and technical concepts, build strategic business metrics, and write original content that drives decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.
Experience working in start-up mode building products and services from the ground up.
Implement business development plan while working with key internal stakeholders
Manage complex contract negotiations and complex business requirements and activities which deliver results.
Adept at thinking strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions, and work cross-organizationally to build consensus.
Action-oriented, detailed programmatic approach to implement complex programs and strategic initiatives with customers
Consistently exceeds key performance metrics and Delivers Results
Export Control Requirement :
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
Basic Qualifications
- 7 years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 7 years of professional or military experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Preferred Qualifications
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https : / / www.amazon.jobs / en / disability / us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158,400 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $262,000 / 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.
Salary : $158,400 - $262,000
