Sr TPM Kuiper Fulfillment Project Kuiper
Sr TPM Kuiper Fulfillment Project Kuiper
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Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
The Kuiper team is looking for an exceptional Senior Technical Program Manager to join our team and drive operational improvements across our program. This role will engage directly with functional leaders (EHS quality etc. operations managers area managers and associates to constantly raise the bar for processes in our warehouse spaces. This Sr. TPM will also focus technology development and integration as we introduce automation technologies into our warehouses. Were looking for someone who is passionate about continuous improvement: you love streamlining processes and you love sharing your approach with others. You use data to identify process defects and drive improvements at scale. You enjoy launching programs from the ground up and are at your best when you are inspiring others to drive improvements in their areas every day.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Working across the Kuiper organization and partnering with other Amazon teams to drive improvement in the Kuiper warehouse spaces. This may include identifying pain points developing KPIs facilitating process improvement activities and driving business change.
Driving process standardization and adoption across multiple warehouse facilities including planning initiating and managing process changes.
Using visual tools (value stream mapping spaghetti diagrams etc. to map processes. Creating robust metrics and analyzing large data sets to enable datadriven decisionmaking at the executive level. Applying lean thinking and datadriven performance management to eliminate waste and drive process stability.
Serving as a subject matter expert for Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence sharing your knowledge with employees ranging from associates to senior leadership.
A day in the life
You engage with operations managers area managers and associates in both existing and new facilities to identify project champions. You partner with them to develop and run process improvement efforts ensuring process consistency across all operations. You demonstrate business acumen and skills in driving change by developing business proposals and driving implementation of recommendations through effective written and oral communication. You effectively lead crossfunctional meetings with clear document writing agenda creation note capture and followup activity coordination.
5 years of technical product or program management experience
7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvement
Experience defining KPIs (key performance indicators) SLAs (service level agreements) or other metrics used to monitor the quality of processes
Proven success assessing problem statements and cultivating solutions in ambiguous environments
Expertise at organizing documenting and communicating results
5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
Masters Degree in Operations Research Business Management Business Administration or equivalent
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
Prior experience working as a Lean or Operational Excellence leader delivering business efficiencies
Demonstrated analytical skills
Experience in process design including the creation of visual workflow products (e.g. value stream mapping)
Demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders without formal authority
Experience leading crossfunctional teams with success coaching team members
Technical proficiency in MS Word Excel Visual Basic for Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience in Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive and/or Consumer Electronics industries
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
The Kuiper team is looking for an exceptional Senior Technical Program Manager to join our team and drive operational improvements across our program. This role will engage directly with functional leaders (EHS quality etc. operations managers area managers and associates to constantly raise the bar for processes in our warehouse spaces. This Sr. TPM will also focus technology development and integration as we introduce automation technologies into our warehouses. Were looking for someone who is passionate about continuous improvement: you love streamlining processes and you love sharing your approach with others. You use data to identify process defects and drive improvements at scale. You enjoy launching programs from the ground up and are at your best when you are inspiring others to drive improvements in their areas every day.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Working across the Kuiper organization and partnering with other Amazon teams to drive improvement in the Kuiper warehouse spaces. This may include identifying pain points developing KPIs facilitating process improvement activities and driving business change.
Driving process standardization and adoption across multiple warehouse facilities including planning initiating and managing process changes.
Using visual tools (value stream mapping spaghetti diagrams etc. to map processes. Creating robust metrics and analyzing large data sets to enable datadriven decisionmaking at the executive level. Applying lean thinking and datadriven performance management to eliminate waste and drive process stability.
Serving as a subject matter expert for Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence sharing your knowledge with employees ranging from associates to senior leadership.
A day in the life
You engage with operations managers area managers and associates in both existing and new facilities to identify project champions. You partner with them to develop and run process improvement efforts ensuring process consistency across all operations. You demonstrate business acumen and skills in driving change by developing business proposals and driving implementation of recommendations through effective written and oral communication. You effectively lead crossfunctional meetings with clear document writing agenda creation note capture and followup activity coordination.
5 years of technical product or program management experience
7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvement
Experience defining KPIs (key performance indicators) SLAs (service level agreements) or other metrics used to monitor the quality of processes
Proven success assessing problem statements and cultivating solutions in ambiguous environments
Expertise at organizing documenting and communicating results
5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
Masters Degree in Operations Research Business Management Business Administration or equivalent
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
Prior experience working as a Lean or Operational Excellence leader delivering business efficiencies
Demonstrated analytical skills
Experience in process design including the creation of visual workflow products (e.g. value stream mapping)
Demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders without formal authority
Experience leading crossfunctional teams with success coaching team members
Technical proficiency in MS Word Excel Visual Basic for Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience in Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive and/or Consumer Electronics industries
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
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