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Salary $139,900 - $163,400 a year job type full-time
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3+ years of technical program management experience in a related industry
Bachelor`s degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
Meets/exceeds amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
Meets/exceeds amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
Demonstrable experience making data-driven program decisions through experimentation and learning.
Strong organizational skills, successful track record of coordinating cross-functionally between multiple product stakeholders, technical program managers, and software development, data engineering and science teams.
Ability to balance and meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads to drive results
Experience in creating and managing complex, cross-team project plans; prior success in driving execution of large-scale project plans with multiple teams in support of business goals
Job summary
At amazon, we`re working to be the most customer-centric company on earthOne customer experience that we’re looking to take to a new level is how we develop and deliver technologies to amazoniansOur goal is to exceed the expectations of all amazonians by ensuring that they have the tools, technologies, and products available where and when they need it, as quickly, and cost-effectively as possibleTo meet this goal, amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best in class service through amazon’s it organization.
Aws corporate it services is looking for a motivated and inventive leader with a strong background in technology program innovation and interpersonal skills to manage large-scale and cross-functional technical services design and development roadmaps that deliver resultsWe need an individual that can define complex and fast-paced program spaces into simple and compelling plans that inspire successful executionThe successful candidate will manage technical projects and workstreams within our product management and development team, maintain critical services used by hundreds of thousands of amazonians, and drive new innovation by working with customers to develop greenfield solutions for amazon`s evolving needsIn this role, you will be at the forefront of enhancing productivity for amazonians through well-scaled, highly available, and integrated solutions, and you will be surrounded by smart people who are passionate to set the world class customer experience and engineering excellence standard.
As a technical program manager (tpm), you will be responsible for driving and delivering multiple complex projects simultaneouslyIn this role, you will provide project leadership, anticipate bottlenecks, mitigate project risks, quantify the impact of making tradeoffs, and balance business needs against technical constraintsYou will provide technical leadership that gets software applications built and integrated into the aws ecosystemYou will work closely with stakeholders across various design, software and business teams to identify and drive innovative solutions that achieve business goals and align with long-term product roadmaps.
Our ideal candidate will have a well-rounded pm/tpm background, with demonstrated experience leading cross-organizational technical program management projects, and will have a deep technical background in building platforms leveraged by many.
Key job responsibilities
The key job functions of the role:
Manage large, complex technology initiatives, delivering critical solutions, significant improvements, new mechanisms, or deprecating systems that are no longer neededThese efforts require work with multiple teams in and/or across organizations.
Successfully manage all stages (from concept to delivery).
Meets challenging business goals and/or shows measurable improvements in efficiency or experience for customers, employees/engineers, or business area.
Understand the architecture of the systems you work with (e.g., workflows, apis, runtime characteristics, design limitations, and maintenance requirements).
Influence team technical priorities and business strategy through data-driven contributions.
Make a case for project priorities, resource allocation to achieve a desired business outcome, resolve an architecture deficiency, or unblock delivery.
Communicate ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences including directors and vps.
Foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus).
Partner successfully with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams.
Set a great example to others in technical program management practices, deliver the right things, define clear goals and objectives, drive crisp decisions in the program area about what projects move forward and in what priority order, proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of the team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks.
Judiciously add, refine, and remove proceduresIncrease the productivity and effectiveness of the teams you work with by applying project management best practices.
Actively participate in the hiring process as well as mentor others - improving their skills and ability to get things done.
About the team
*inclusive team culture*
Here at aws, we embrace our differencesWe are committed to furthering our culture of inclusionWe have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globallyWe have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our conversations on race and ethnicity (core) and amazecon (gender diversity) conferencesAmazon’s 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.
*work/life balance*
Our team puts a high value on work-life balanceIt isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your lifeWe believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillmentWe offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
*mentorship & career growth*
Our team is dedicated to supporting new membersWe have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorshipWe 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.
Masters of business administration (mba) and/or strong relevant experience
Customer service, operations, and/or business process optimization experience
Content management and/or data mgmt experience.
Experience with it infrastructure, software technologies, and agile development
Experience with machine learning and data science technologies
The pay range for this position in colorado is $127,100k - 172,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experienceA sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offeredThis information is provided per the colorado equal pay actBase pay information is based on market locationApplicants should apply via amazon`s internal or external careers site.
The pay range for this position in new york city is $139,900 - 163,400/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experienceA sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offeredThis information is provided per the new york city human rights lawBase pay information is based on market locationApplicants should apply via amazon`s internal or external careers site.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplaceAmazon 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 statusFor individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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