Description

Amazon is one of the world’s most admired companies, and Alexa is a leader in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ambient computing. Our products are used by millions of customers on a daily basis. The Alexa Mobile organization is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive large cross-organizational projects.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing large, complex technology initiatives across multiple teams and organizations.

• Developing the overall strategy for large programs across all stages from concept to delivery.

• Meeting challenging business goals and showing measurable improvements for customers, engineering efficiency or business results.

• Understanding the architecture of the systems with which you work, influencing technical priorities and business strategy through data-driven analysis.

• Setting project priorities and recommending resource allocations to achieve desired business outcomes.

• Communicating ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences including engineers, Directors and VPs.

• Fostering a constructive dialogue, reconciling discordant views, and leading the resolution of contentious issues to partner successfully with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams.

• Establishing exemplary program management practices to set an example for others.

• Defining clear goals and objectives to routinely and efficiently deliver the right things.

• Driving crisp decisions in your program area about project prioritization, risk management, and conflict resolution.

• Mitigating issues and impediments before they become roadblocks.

• Applying project management best practices and increasing the productivity of the teams with which you work.

• Simplifying processes to improve the effectiveness of the entire organization.

• Actively participating in the hiring process as well as mentor others, improving their skills and ability to get things done.

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

Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience

• 5+ years of technical product or program management experience

• 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams 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 managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment, at a rapid work pace

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 $119,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.