About this opportunity
Amazon lists this Principal Delivery Consultant, WWPS Professional Services (AWS) opportunity in herndon, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Principal Delivery Consultant, WWPS Professional Services
Job ID: | Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Application deadline: Aug 25, 2026
AWS Professional Services is looking for a Principal Delivery Consultant with hands-on cloud architecture and implementation experience, strong AWS knowledge, and the ability to work directly with customers to turn complex requirements into production-ready solutions. You'll lead implementations, advise on migration strategies, optimize performance, and manage risk across the project lifecycle.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.
Key job responsibilities
Leading teams to design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs
Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective migration strategies
Acting as a trusted advisor to customers on industry trends and emerging technologies
Sharing knowledge within the organization through mentoring, training, and creating reusable artifacts
About the team
About AWS
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
It is expected to work from the AWS Office Location listed (or customer sites) at least 1+ days in a week. This is not a remote position. You are expected to be in the office or with customers as needed.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience
5+ years of IT platform implementation in a technical and analytical role experience
5+ years of software development with object oriented language experience
5+ years of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) experience
Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience
Experience coordinating the production of multiple concurrent contract deliverables (CDRLs or equivalent) across teams who each own portions of the content — driving consistency, managing dependencies between documents, and ensuring deliverables tell a coherent story while requirements are still being refined and delivery is already underway
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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave
USA, CO, Denver - 182,800.00 - 247,300.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 182,800.00 - 247,300.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 182,800.00 - 247,300.00 USD annually
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Worksite address
herndon, VA, 22070, US
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