18 Sr. Technical Program Manager, Amazon Robotics - Global Edge Compute Jobs in Austin, TX
Amazon is Hiring a Sr. Technical Program Manager, Amazon Robotics - Global Edge Compute Near Austin, TX
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Amazon Robotics - Global Edge Compute is looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager (Sr. TPM) to define and deliver innovative solutions for edge compute, data center infrastructure engineering, production printing, and automation for Amazon’s fulfillment centers worldwide. This position will report to the Software Development Manager for Unified Workcell Compute within the Global Edge Compute Team and have responsibility for defining the product vision and roadmap for software engineering across numerous cloud-based services designed to manage edge devices at scale.
The Amazon Robotics Global Edge Compute team is responsible for services that manage Amazon's edge compute fleet - 1,000,000 devices across 3000 locations worldwide. Our systems manage everything from cutting edge robotics systems in Austin, to delivery stations in Cairo. We deliver innovative technical solutions to facilitate the massive growth in Amazon compute capabilities around the globe.
Our team's mandate is to design, develop, and operate the next generation of device automation systems that allow for the provisioning and management of edge devices at Amazon scale. We're looking for entrepreneurial and innovative individuals who thrive on solving tough problems. As a greenfield initiative, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our software solutions.
Everyone on the team needs to wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. As an Amazon Sr. TPM, you will own the product strategy and prioritization for our systems. You'll work closely with engineers, business stakeholders, and leadership to translate business requirements into concrete software solutions and drive the prototyping of new concepts.
Key job responsibilities
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Sr. TPM to define and deliver innovative products and solutions that revolutionize our global operations. In this highly impactful role, you'll play a vital part in shaping our long-term technical roadmap, driving the creation of flexible, scalable solutions that meet both current and future business needs.
Define Strategic Vision:
- Shape the product's long-term roadmap and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business goals and technical direction.
- Guide the product development process from initial ideation through launch and continuous improvement.
Collaborate for Success:
- Build strong partnerships with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to align efforts and achieve shared objectives.
- Communicate project plans, progress, and strategic insights effectively across all levels of the organization.
Facilitate Technical Excellence:
- Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet high standards for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical insights and facilitate partnering between engineering and business stakeholders to inform decision-making.
Understand Customer Needs:
- Integrate customer insights into all stages of product development to drive innovation and ensure solutions address real-world needs.
- Assess existing customer systems and onboarding requirements to streamline adoption.
- Continuously research new technologies and market trends to identify innovative opportunities for product enhancement.
Manage Projects Effectively:
- Create and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and timelines to ensure timely and successful delivery. Proactively monitor progress, identify and mitigate potential risks, and keep all stakeholders informed.
Analyze for Optimal Results:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product or product success.
- Utilize data-driven insights to optimize product features, inform resource allocation, and refine overall strategy.
Mentor and Develop Talent:
- Mentor other program managers and team members, building a culture of growth, innovation, and collaboration.
- Share your expertise to empower the team and contribute to their professional development.
If you are passionate about crafting world-class technical solutions, possess exceptional leadership skills, and are excited about transforming global operations, we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to not only impact product outcomes but also drive our entire technical direction.
A day in the life
Begin your morning collaborating with engineering and product stakeholders to define priorities and review key initiatives. Ensure all teams are aligned on upcoming deliverables to meet business objectives. Then dive into strategic planning sessions with leadership, applying your technical expertise to help set the vision and direction.
In the afternoon, meet with customers to gain insights into their systems and needs to streamline the onboarding process. Facilitate a cross-functional brainstorm on potential new products or features. Also carve out time for independent research on emerging technologies to spark innovative solutions. Meticulously update all project plans and roadmaps to confirm milestones are on track.
Later, gather the program management team to share learnings and best practices. Mentor a new program manager one-on-one, passing on your expertise. Close out by summarizing accomplishments and next steps for senior stakeholders, while coordinating collaboration across departments for the weeks ahead.
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:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 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!
About the team
We own the infrastructure automation that manages Amazon Fulfillment's compute and device infrastructure. We are passionate about taking complex infrastructure and abstracting it with self-service tooling. We embrace simple, decoupled, fault-tolerant solutions so we can spend more time innovating, and less time fixing.
Our team is tight-knit and operates primarily out of Austin. We have a mix of experience levels, and work in a broad, collaborative space that has something for everyone. We care about the development of our people and are invested in helping each other attain our career goals.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- 3 years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Transportation
$135k-169k (estimate)
01/29/2024
06/16/2024
RANDALLSTOWN, MD
25 - 50
2018
$50M - $200M
Transportation
