Principal Technical Program Manager, Amazon Manufacturing Services

Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) is seeking an exceptional Principal Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end program execution for our next-generation advanced manufacturing facility. This role will serve as the single-threaded leader responsible for orchestrating all aspects of a complex multi-year greenfield manufacturing site launch ensuring on-time delivery with the capabilities needed to support scaled production of material handling equipment and industrial products.

Key job responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution

- Serve as the single-threaded leader for the complete manufacturing facility launch program owning all aspects of planning execution and delivery

- Drive program strategy and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams including site selection construction coordination systems integration workforce development and operational readiness

- Establish and maintain program governance structures including executive reporting risk management frameworks and decision-making processes

- Own the critical path and ensure all dependencies are identified tracked and resolved to meet launch timelines

- Lead cross-functional alignment across 10 stakeholder organizations including systems engineering software engineering facilities real estate and construction procurement PXT legal safety and finance

Greenfield Site Launch Management

- Lead all aspects of greenfield manufacturing facility establishment from site selection through operational launch

- Coordinate with real estate stakeholders (FTR) and construction managers to ensure timely completion of building infrastructure to specification

- Partner with construction teams to align facility delivery schedules with equipment installation and commissioning timelines

- Drive facility readiness activities including safety certifications environmental compliance and operational infrastructure deployment

- Manage permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements in coordination with legal and safety teams

Technical Program Management

- Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans spanning 3 year horizons with detailed milestone tracking and dependency management

- Coordinate with global procurement leaders and manufacturing engineers on equipment procurement timelines and delivery schedules

- Partner with systems engineering and software engineering teams to deliver integrated digital infrastructure including ERP PLM and MES platforms

- Drive technical integration across manufacturing equipment automation systems and enterprise software platforms

- Establish and track key program metrics including schedule adherence budget performance and capability delivery milestones

- Manage program interdependencies between construction equipment installation systems deployment and workforce readiness

Stakeholder Management & Communication

- Interface with executive leadership to provide program updates secure resources and drive strategic decisions

- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across systems engineering software engineering facilities real estate procurement PXT legal safety and finance organizations

- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to resolve conflicts align priorities and drive consensus on complex technical and operational decisions

- Communicate program status risks and mitigation strategies to diverse audiences ranging from technical teams to senior leadership

- Coordinate with external partners including construction managers contractors and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment with program objectives

Risk Management & Problem Solving

- Proactively identify program risks across technical operational and organizational dimensions

- Develop comprehensive mitigation strategies and contingency plans for high-impact risks

- Drive rapid problem resolution when issues arise escalating appropriately and mobilizing resources to maintain program momentum

- Establish early warning systems and leading indicators to anticipate potential delays or capability gaps

- Manage program dependencies and ensure coordination across parallel workstreams

- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 5 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience coordinating between technical teams peers and business stakeholders
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- 4 years of leading large-scale technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership business case development realizing customer benefits and successful program completion experience
- Demonstrated experience launching greenfield manufacturing facilities or products from concept through production
- Strong technical acumen with ability to understand and communicate complex systems architectures and integration requirements

- 10 years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience in leading large-scale technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership business case development realizing customer benefits and successful program completion
- Experience with concepts such as system architecture optimization system dynamics system analysis statistical analysis reliability analysis and decision making
- 8 years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience
- Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders
- Experience identifying mitigating and managing business risks and tradeoffs
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Strong engineering foundation enabling deep engagement on technical architecture integration challenges and manufacturing processes
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and ability to translate technical capabilities into operational readiness
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and maintain detailed program documentation

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Bellevue - 177000.00 - 239400.00 USD annually