The role involves creating and executing security projects and programs to improve Amazons software security state. The Security TPM must understand core security concepts and develop expertise in specific domains like offensive application or cloud security to lead engineering initiatives while maintaining high security standards.
The role requires working independently while managing ambiguity in business problems and technical solutions. The TPM will need to communicate effectively with engineers using technical language while delivering project/program results through both technical and program management skills.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and manage complex crossfunctional technical programs
Define program strategy including mission vision and objectives
Identify technical dependencies and risks affecting various teams
Drive improvements quantified with metrics and influence resource allocation
Understand systems their limitations scaling factors and architectural decisions
About the team
Our mission is to embed security early in the software development lifecycle ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and addressed swiftly.
Our vision is to create a secure development environment where security is seamlessly integrated enabling our stakeholders to innovate with confidence knowing their apps are resilient against threats by design.
6 years of technical product or program management experience
Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or equivalent
Strong technical communication skills at both executive and technical levels
Deep understanding of software development lifecycle
Experience with security functions including identify protect detect respond and recover
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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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.