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Vancouver - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager to lead Amazons highest-impact largest-scale delivery programs. Responsibilities include collection of business and systems requirements from internal and external customers writing specifications driving project schedules from design to release and managing the production launch.

Our team drives complex business problems leveraging both company-wide platform solutions as well as designing them from the ground-up where they dont exist. Delivery is a key part of the customer experience when shopping on Amazon. If youve ever placed an order with Amazon Prime or tossed a low-priced jar of paprika in with your purchase then youve experienced some of Amazons delivery programs. We build global technology solutions going beyond localization to customize programs to the logistics and e-commerce standards in each country where we operate. Not only must our software scale but it must adapt to regions ranging from downtown Tokyo to remote Alaska.

You will lead and coordinate design/implementation efforts between internal teams and outside merchants and vendors to develop optimal solutions. You will be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs to optimize time-to-market clearly communicate goals roles responsibilities and desired outcomes to internal cross-functional and remote project teams.

The right candidate will possess a strong program management background will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects and will have a well-rounded technical background in current web technologies. 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 high-level strategic initiatives but can also roll up your sleeves dig in and get the job done.

As a Sr. TPM you will anticipate bottlenecks provide escalation management anticipate and make tradeoffs and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. An ability to take large complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces develop functional specifications then deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected. Maturity high judgment negotiation skills ability to influence analytical talent and leadership are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities include working with product management to define strategy and requirements identifying and securing commitment from teams across the company for new initiatives driving consensus on the technical approach setting timelines and leading cross-functional development teams from design through delivery. Youll need to be a strong project manager with technical and business acumen as well as an excellent communicator -- whether working with developers or providing updates to business leadership.

The ideal candidate is an influential technical leader with a knack for getting things done. Someone who is able separate whats important from whats urgent and find the best path forward from among multiple scenarios earn the trust of stakeholders and improve the efficiency of our cross-functional organization.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular full-time employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. RRSP

- 5 years of technical product or program management experience
- 7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 3 years of software development experience
- 5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules

- 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 multi-million 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.

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.

The base salary for this position ranges from $128100/year up to $214000/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


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