Sr Technical Program Manager Hardware Engineering AWS Edge Outpost

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering is a fast growing and leadingedge research and development team that creates enterprise compute and storage server designs for our innovative web service and ecommerce technology platforms. Our designs are industryleading in terms of performance frugality and operational excellence and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the hundreds of thousands of customers who use utility computing today.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to define and build the next generation of our cloud servers. Our success depends on our highly respected server infrastructure; were handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.
The ideal TPM candidate will be an experienced program manager who is skilled in managing hardware product development teams across several geographic regions using a variety of suppliers. The successful candidate will be an innovative selfstarter and leader. The candidate will be familiar with the cloud computing industry and AWS offerings and will be passionate about providing the best possible customer experience at the best cost. The candidate will have an obsession with data and precise analysis and will use these as inputs to make decisions.

Key job responsibilities
You manage large complex technology initiatives delivering critical solutions significant improvements new mechanisms or deprecating systems that are no longer needed.
You successfully manage all stages (from concept to delivery).
You work closely with your customers to understand their short and long term business goals and product needs.
You are responsible for the delivery of platforms through driving and coordinating the efforts of an interdisciplinary team across hardware design component development firmware test and qualification along with external suppliers and design partners to develop deploy at scale and provide ongoing operational support for the servers you deliver.
You are actively involved in the sustaining operational health of the platforms you support
You understand the architecture of the systems you work with (e.g. workflows APIs runtime characteristics design limitations and maintenance requirements). You influence team technical priorities and business strategy through datadriven contributions.
You communicate ideas effectively verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences including Directors and VPs. You foster a constructive dialogue harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus). You partner successfully with customers stakeholders and engineering teams.
Your program management practices set a great example to others. You routinely and efficiently deliver the right things. You define clear goals and objectives. You drive crisp decisions in your program area about what projects move forward and in what priority order. You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks.
You are a simplifier. You judiciously add refine and remove procedures. By applying project management best practices you increase the productivity and effectiveness of the teams you work with.

A day in the life
What you will do: As a TPM on the Edge Hardware Engineering team you will be responsible for leading AWS Outpost fleet operations and hardware product development programs in a highly crossfunctional environment which includes internal customers external vendors and technology partners. Youll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a worldclass customer experience at a worldclass cost point. This is a fastpaced challenging position and youll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. Using data and key metrics you will also drive and measure process improvements that enhance our operational effectiveness. You will work in a dynamic challenging and fastchanging organization. Were changing an industry and we need leaders who are ready for this challenge and who want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Why you will love it: You will have exposure to teams and leaders across the entire company. You will be a part of a leading edge research and development team. You will see many aspects of the Amazon business. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to improve things for our developers. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes that deliver both savings and productivity for Amazon.


About the team
AWS Outposts is an onpremises version of AWS public cloud. To learn more about Outposts you can visit: are a startup like team within a big enterprise. This allows us to take risk and experiment allow team members to flex their technical muscles and grow in their respective careers and an unique opportunity to be part of the products growth story.

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7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
3 years of hardware development experience
5 years of technical program management experience
Experience in working with overseas CM/OEM/ODM/IHV vendors in product development from preferred req to Basic requirements

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
Experienced in overseeing and reviewing operational excellence metrics for projects postlaunch
Experience managing the lifecycle of a complex crossfunctional program with considerable business impact
Ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations; experience working in cross functional groups including mechanical Engineering test reliability failure analysis
Experienced in identifying and mitigating supply chain constraints
Knowledge of compute and storage server architecture and design for large scale applications
Experience with server technologies such as: power optimization board design thermal mechanical BIOS BMC signal integrity networking
Experienced in gathering system requirements and working with support teams to aid in the creation of server specifications
Inquisitive with technical and business skills to understand test and challenge while working harmoniously with the business and technology owners
Demonstrated ability to engage technology providers in the industry to track and apply emerging technologies to innovative server designs
A strong track record of executing in dynamic and fastpaced environments. Highly experienced with datadriven decision making
Experienced maintaining high level of data security when working with external partners and customers by driving customer engagement plans through proper legal team workstreams
Comfortable working on multiple programs at once

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.