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Salary- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience leading highly Technical Programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering
We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
We invent new improvements every day.
We will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be part of the Manipulation Engineering team focused on next generation robotic system design, as well as supporting the existing fleet of robotic & automation technology.
The TPM will manage the full project lifecycle of innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of Amazon's next-generation Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, Air Hubs, and Air Gateways.
This position is responsible for the planning and execution of NPI & Sustaining programs while serving as liaison between Systems Engineering, Deployment Engineering, Solutions, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, & Customer Support.
If you are a Technical Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Engineer looking to grow your skills in project/program management, with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment and the desire to be a contributor to Amazon's next generation fulfillment & logistics technology, we want to talk with you.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the effective and efficient delivery of complex Manipulation based Product Development programs and projects, working across all engineering disciplines.
Work with key stakeholders to define and deliver against project goals, including both technical and operational deliverables. Collaborate cross functionally to support extensible solution development and integration.
An ideal candidate has experience with complex system design, including experience integrating hardware and software deliverables. Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results Lead the development and decomposition of comprehensive functional requirements & specifications, partnering with Product Management and Systems Engineering.
Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at the program level. Create, maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders. Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities. Develop and drive engineering project schedules. Deliver programs across all engineering disciplines including Hardware, Software, Solutions, Regulatory Compliance, System QA, and Deployment.
Partner with groups external to the Manipulation Engineering to successfully deliver on project goals. Triage, prioritize, and execute against incoming requests from the field or partner teams.
A day in the life
There is no typical day in the life of a TPM at Amazon Robotics! The role is dynamic, and successful TPMs are able to manage a variety of tasks and context switch as needed from strategic planning to technical decision-making, to tactical execution, and critical time-sensitive problem-solving.
TPMs are responsible for hosting stand-ups and status meetings, developing content for program reviews, managing risks & resources, and keeping schedules up to date and the development team on task.
A TPM may switch between all of these activities throughout the day, or may spend an entire day dedicated to a resolving a specific problem, or supporting the team with a hands-on approach, building a prototype, executing a test, or architecting a solution.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
North Reading, MA, USA
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience in Technical Program management working directly with software engineering teams
