Are you inspired by invention Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture Answer yes to any of these and youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve realworld challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.
Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be part of the Sortation Vertical focused on next generation sortation products as well as supporting the existing solutions in the field. The TPM will manage the full project lifecycle of innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of Amazons Fulfillment Centers and Sortation Centers. This position is responsible for the planning and of NPI & Sustaining programs while serving as liaison between Systems Engineering Deployment Engineering Solutions Manufacturing & Supply Chain Product & Customer Support.
If you are a Technical Project Manager Technical Program Manager or Engineer looking to grow your skills in project/program management with strong problemsolving skills excellent communication skills an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment and the desire to be a contributor to Amazons next generation fulfillment & logistics technology we want to talk with you. Joining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to build systems that benefit millions of customers and support sellers spanning the globe. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary program / project management critical thinking and problem solving skills and a passion for creating reliable and maintainable systems. The candidate should be open to new challenges strong at multitasking innovative creative selfdirected and a great team player. Candidate should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with crossfunctional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.
Key job responsibilities
* Lead the effective and efficient delivery of complex sortation solutions working across all engineering disciplines.
* Interact with key stakeholders to define and deliver against project goals including both technical and operational deliverables
* Work cross functionally to support extensible solution development and integration. An ideal candidate has experience with complex system design including experience integrating hardware and software deliverables
* Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results
* Lead the development and decomposition of comprehensive functional requirements & specifications partnering with Product Management and Systems Engineering.
* Identify assess track and mitigate issues and risks at the program level
* Create maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders
* Drive effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities
* Develop and drive engineering project schedules
* Deliver programs across all engineering disciplines including Hardware Software Solutions Regulatory Compliance System QA and Deployment.
* Partner with groups external to the Sortation Team to successfully deliver on project goals
* Triage prioritize and execute against incoming requests from the field or partner teams
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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 fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
The AR Sortation Solutions Vertical is responsible for delivering and maintaining high performing package sortation solutions thoroughout the network. The team works closely with our customers as well as with other verticals core engineering and orgs including Supply Chain Manufacturing Tech Ops GSS Manipulation Mobility Core Software Deployment Engineering World Wide Design Engineering (WWDE) Sort Tech and Construction.
5 years of technical product or program management experience
7 years of working directly with engineering teams 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
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
Experience defining KPIs/SLAs used to drive multimillion dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
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