Principal Technical Program Manager Middle Mile Planning and Optimization
Principal Technical Program Manager Middle Mile Planning and Optimization
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Its no secret that Amazon Freight Management (Middle Mile) is evolving from outsourcing freight to external trucking companies to managing it inhouse partnering with our Line Haul Service Providers (LSPs). Our mission is to build the most efficient and optimal transportation solution on the planet using our technology and engineering muscle as our biggest advantage and the key differentiating factor. With rapid expansion into new geographies innovations in supply chain unique delivery models for products ranging from Amazon Fresh groceries ultrafast Prime Now deliveries to bigscreen TVs and growing number of shipments worldwide we see a brand new opportunity to fundamentally change the way people get the stuff they need and make a big impact by cutting billions of dollars of transportation costs from the ecosystem.
We are building Day 1 products to predict schedule and route thousands of units of freight containing millions of units on a weekly basis. We are building complex software solutions that work across our vendors warehouses and carriers to optimize both time & cost of getting the packages delivered. Our services handle thousands of requests per second make business decisions impacting billions of dollars a year integrate with a network of small and large carriers owner operators and drivers worldwide manage business rules for millions of unique products and improve ordering and delivery experience for millions of online shoppers.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager to tackle complex and ambiguous problems that span numerous systems and organizations. They will be a highly visible leader that will own the communication coordination and of a multiyear program vision. They will work with senior product and engineering leaders to define strategy and requirements. They will design coordinate and execute technical solutions that scale globally. Managing numerous complex systems and organizations they will be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs between business vs. technical constraints clearly communicate goals roles and responsibilities. Working crossfunctionally they will identify and secure commitment from tech teams across the company for new initiatives driving consensus on the technical approach. The ideal candidate will have a wellrounded technical background as well as a history of leading large projects endtoend. They will own the team efforts to coordinate and unify road maps and technical direction across multiple complex systems and own the launches. They will also identify opportunities to converge overlapping technical efforts and drive the longterm strategy and manage the roadmap change management process. Maturity high level judgment negotiation skills ability to influence analytical talent and leadership are essential to success.
As a Principal Technical Program Manager you will ensure the teams are delivering the highest quality products and services predictably while meeting the technical needs of our community. You will guide both strategy and tactical decisionmaking to deliver complex crossteam programs. As well as partner with program managers to help support the strategic deliverables while working with engineering to support important technical efforts.
The role will require constant balance between long term product vision along with addressing immediate needs driving an incremental approach that is metrics and data driven. It will require communicating effectively with leaders across Director and VP level on a regular basis while ensuring that the teams are aligned and stakeholders are aware of key performance indicators.
Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for diving deep into technical systems understanding them well and staying connected to the details
You will be responsible for delivering results despite working in an ambiguous environment
You will need a strong bias for action and be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
You will define strategy and build and execute road maps for the programs you own
You will be responsible for overall coordination quality and productivity and will be the primary point of contact for worldwide stakeholders of programs that you run
Throughout you will internalize Amazons Leadership Principles and live those into everyday practices to guide your programs to success
7 years of technical product or program management experience
10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
5 years of software development experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
8 years of handson work managing complex technology projects experience
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 $159300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275300/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.
We are building Day 1 products to predict schedule and route thousands of units of freight containing millions of units on a weekly basis. We are building complex software solutions that work across our vendors warehouses and carriers to optimize both time & cost of getting the packages delivered. Our services handle thousands of requests per second make business decisions impacting billions of dollars a year integrate with a network of small and large carriers owner operators and drivers worldwide manage business rules for millions of unique products and improve ordering and delivery experience for millions of online shoppers.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager to tackle complex and ambiguous problems that span numerous systems and organizations. They will be a highly visible leader that will own the communication coordination and of a multiyear program vision. They will work with senior product and engineering leaders to define strategy and requirements. They will design coordinate and execute technical solutions that scale globally. Managing numerous complex systems and organizations they will be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs between business vs. technical constraints clearly communicate goals roles and responsibilities. Working crossfunctionally they will identify and secure commitment from tech teams across the company for new initiatives driving consensus on the technical approach. The ideal candidate will have a wellrounded technical background as well as a history of leading large projects endtoend. They will own the team efforts to coordinate and unify road maps and technical direction across multiple complex systems and own the launches. They will also identify opportunities to converge overlapping technical efforts and drive the longterm strategy and manage the roadmap change management process. Maturity high level judgment negotiation skills ability to influence analytical talent and leadership are essential to success.
As a Principal Technical Program Manager you will ensure the teams are delivering the highest quality products and services predictably while meeting the technical needs of our community. You will guide both strategy and tactical decisionmaking to deliver complex crossteam programs. As well as partner with program managers to help support the strategic deliverables while working with engineering to support important technical efforts.
The role will require constant balance between long term product vision along with addressing immediate needs driving an incremental approach that is metrics and data driven. It will require communicating effectively with leaders across Director and VP level on a regular basis while ensuring that the teams are aligned and stakeholders are aware of key performance indicators.
Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for diving deep into technical systems understanding them well and staying connected to the details
You will be responsible for delivering results despite working in an ambiguous environment
You will need a strong bias for action and be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
You will define strategy and build and execute road maps for the programs you own
You will be responsible for overall coordination quality and productivity and will be the primary point of contact for worldwide stakeholders of programs that you run
Throughout you will internalize Amazons Leadership Principles and live those into everyday practices to guide your programs to success
7 years of technical product or program management experience
10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
5 years of software development experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
8 years of handson work managing complex technology projects experience
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 $159300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275300/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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