Sr. Technical Program Manager, AWS Mainstream Compute

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

In this org: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering Services is a fast growing and leading-edge research and development team that creates enterprise compute and storage server designs for our innovative web service and e-commerce technology platforms. Our designs are industry-leading in terms of performance frugality and operational excellence and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the hundreds of thousands of customers who use utility computing today. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) to define and build the next generation of our cloud platforms. Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; were handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.

The ideal TPM candidate will be an experienced program manager who is skilled in managing server hardware product development teams across several geographic regions using a variety of suppliers (CM ODM/IHV). The successful candidate will be an innovative self-starter and leader. The candidate will be familiar with the cloud computing industry and AWS offerings and will be passionate about providing the best possible customer experience at the best cost. The candidate will have an obsession with data and precise analysis and will use these as inputs to make decisions.

Key job responsibilities
As a TPM on the Server Hardware Engineering team you will be responsible for leading multiple simultaneous hardware product development programs in a highly cross-functional environment which includes internal customers external vendors and technology partners. Youll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience at a world-class cost point. This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. Using data and key metrics you will also drive and measure process improvements that enhance our operational effectiveness. You will work independently in a dynamic challenging and fast-changing organization. Were changing an industry and we need individuals who are ready for this challenge and who want to reach beyond what is possible today.

A day in the life
You will have exposure to teams and leaders across the entire company. You will be a part of a leading edge research and development team. You will see many aspects of the Amazon business. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to improve things for our developers. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes that deliver both savings and productivity for Amazon.

About the team
The team you will report to consists of a diverse set of skills across many technical disciplines including TPM Hardware engineering software development and hardware systems design. We are committed to delivering innovated solutions to our customers through the full life cycle of delivering and operating AWS hardware.

- Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or equivalent
- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience in project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management
- Demonstrated ability to managed project/task prioritization procurement project planning and schedule development.

- Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure complex systems systems engineering
- Experience in system design
- Experience defining KPIs/SLAs used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience in working with overseas CM/OEM/ODM/IHV vendors in product development
- Knowledge of datacenter infrastructure constraints including networking power space and cooling
- Strong technical and problem solving skills
- Confident leader who can prioritize and analyze trade-offs communicate clearly and compellingly and effectively influence internally and externally across organization boundaries. Able to independently influence and resolve conflicts with others
- Inquisitive with technical and business skills to understand test and challenge while working harmoniously with the business and technology owners
- Drive effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities
- Experienced in gathering requirements and developing server specifications
- Experienced in compute and storage server architecture and design for large scale applications.
- Demonstrated ability to engage technology providers in the industry to track and apply emerging technologies to innovative server designs
- Ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations; experience working in cross functional groups including mechanical Engineering test reliability failure analysis.
- A strong track record of executing in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Highly experienced with data-driven decision making
- Cross-organizational communication comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively in both verbal and written forms
- Comfortable working on multiple programs at once

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 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. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.