As a Technical Program Manager on the AWS Security SecDevOps team you will be a critical part of an organization focused on influencing the security culture within Amazon. The SecDevOps team is responsible for building internal services critical to the AWS Security Incident Response organization. You will support and enhance the daily operations of our team by identifying selecting prioritizing planning and executing strategic improvement programs. You will apply your project program and software development lifecycle knowledge to deliver automation and software applications that scale security engineer efficiency for Amazon. This includes the coordination of security issue management and incident response tooling implement improvements and efficiencies across the organization. You will identify future opportunities for improvement through implementing and analyzing quantitative metrics around program functions. You will coordinate with other PMs TPMs Software Development Engineers and Security Engineers to deliver frameworks and mechanisms which provide services to other security engineering teams. You will help the team develop repeatable processes that improve program capabilities and project execution. You will be a crucial element for our team ensuring the continued security of our systems.
This role has strategic impact and influence within AWS Security. We are custodians of the incident management and incident response system used by security engineers in the AWS Security Incident Response organization.
In this role you will collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to drive roadmap and new features for services owned by the SecDevOps team. You will also drive adoption and growth of these services.
The right candidate will possess a strong technical program management background will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects for a team and will want to have a lasting impact in the AWS Security space. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive strategic initiatives but can also roll up your sleeves dig in and get the job done.
This role is based in Seattle WA.
Key job responsibilities
Inform strategy vision deliverables needed action items. Partner with stakeholders while helping the team successfully execute on strategic projects.
Working with security engineering customers to identify requirements to better serve them with services tools and automation you are a liaison between the team and our customers.
Working closely with partner teams to scope interactions plan and align longterm strategy execute strategic projects and manage the integration process of project deliverables.
Working on behalf of the SecDevOps team to get stakeholder buyin funding and resourcing for new/proposed projects.
Driving technical integration efforts working with service teams to develop standardized and repeatable processes and tracking outcomes
Manage the complete lifecycle of our software development efforts by helping define our roadmap with internally used products tracking new and backlogged feature requests and track user feedback for iterative improvement
Providing regular and adhoc status updates to the teams senior leaders and senior executives on a regular basis
About the team
We build highly available and resilient software and automation for AWS Security enabling consistent and faster security issue response.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.
Training & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
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3 years of technical product or program management experience
2 years of software development experience
3 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
3 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $197800/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.