Description

We're on a journey to build something new! Come join our team and build new discovery and shopping products that connect customers with their vehicle of choice. We're looking for a talented, energetic, focused and skilled Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a team of Technical Program Managers to plan, develop and deliver complex programs for one of the new businesses at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have hands-on project and program management skills, leading large cross-functional programs from definition to launch. Manage a team of Technical Program Managers (TPM) to plan, design, develop and deliver complex solutions. Manage career development of team members and recruiting for the team.

About the team

This role is on a team with a vision to create innovative automotive discovery and shopping experiences on Amazon, providing customers better convenience and more selection.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

New York, NY, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

• 8+ years of experience leading software development projects

• 5+ years of managing technical teams

• 3+ years of relevant software engineering experience

• Experienced in leading technical teams to manage end-to-end large, complex technical programs, involving many business and technical teams.

• Experienced in understanding and contributing to the technical architecture and design of a product/feature(s).

• Ability to understand and balance technical trade-offs against business ones.

• Ability to lead TPMs in driving planning and execution processes and to implement mechanisms for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Track record of managing large technical teams that deliver complex technology projects

• Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects

• Experience with cross geographical project coordination and management

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $155,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $302,900/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.