Sr. Product Manager – Technical, Audio Wearables, Alexa Personal Devices

Description

n this role you will own product definition, development, and launch - accountable end to end for how the product comes together for the customer, from hardware and audio to the app, UX, and the AI-forward experiences that set these products apart. As the single-threaded owner, you will translate customer needs into crisp requirements, write the narratives that align the company, drive tradeoffs across cross-functional teams, and carry products from concept to in-market. This is a high-ownership role with senior-leadership visibility, and you will be the voice of the customer in every room.

Key job responsibilities
Own product definition, development, and launch end to end - from concept to in-market.
Be the voice of the customer, using research, data, and competitive analysis to prioritize and decide.
Own the customer experience across every aspect of the product: hardware, industrial design, audio, device and app software, UX, packaging, and OOBE.
Work with cross functional teams and across disciplines to deliver great experiences on our products.
Define the AI-forward experiences that differentiate the product.
Define and lead a new product concept from zero to one - vision, PRFAQ/narrative, business case, and go-to-market.
Drive execution across cross-functional teams: hardware, audio software, firmware, mobile app, UX, human factors, applied science, program management, and go-to-market. Manage the business, owning costs, pricing and margins.
Own launch readiness, and represent your products in senior-leadership reviews.

About the team
We are a customer-obsessed team building the next generation of Alexa Mobile Devices. We move fast, invent on behalf of customers, and hold a high bar for the experiences we ship. We value builders who bring strategic clarity, attention to detail and product obsession.

Basic Qualifications

- 7 years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with end to end product delivery
- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience managing technical products or online services
- Experience in representing and advocating for a variety of critical customers and stakeholders during executive-level prioritization and planning

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA
- Master's degree
- Experience developing and launching V1 products
- 5 years of partnering with cross functional teams experience
- Experience in verbal and written communication for executive level leaders
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.