What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Technical Program Manager position at Amazon?
Description
Are you ready to revolutionize how the world's largest retailer manages its vast product catalog? At Amazon's Classification & Policy Platform organization, we harness Cloud computing and Generative AI to monitor, classify, and execute policies on billions of items across our global catalog. We are at the forefront of ensuring Amazon's selection remains safe and compliant with global regulations while enabling seamless commerce worldwide. Your work will directly impact how products are handled in our distribution centers, how selection is managed across marketplaces, and how we maintain customer trust through intelligent classification.
Key job responsibilities
* Partner with Project Sponsors and development teams to deliver complex cross-functional projects
* Create and execute detailed roadmaps, defining user stories and researching technical solutions
* Provide clear communication to management and stakeholders on project status and plans
* Guide software development teams on architecture, design, and priorities
* Build relationships across Amazon to leverage existing technologies and promote team initiatives
* Manage risk assessment, escalations, and trade-offs between business needs and constraints
* Maintain effective project documentation and stakeholder communications
Basic Qualifications
- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 5 years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience working with engineering & applied science teams in Agile environments
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence partners to achieve business objectives
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Demonstrated success working with distributed teams across multiple time zones and geographical locations
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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 : $159,300 - $275,300