Principal TPM, AWS Plus
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
Were seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager as an individual contributor on the AWSI PLUS team. You will own the lifecycle of complex cross-organizational technical programs across AWSs most critical internal customer. You will manage multiple concurrent workstreams spanning capacity planning region migrations infrastructure scaling and AI/ML adoption stitching together a coherent narrative for executive leadership while proactively identifying and mitigating risk.
This is not a role for someone who waits for problems to surface. You will operate at the intersection of deep technical understanding methodical program execution and executive influence driving clarity where ambiguity exists building mechanisms that scale and establishing trust with VPs and SVPs across AWS and SDO.
Key job responsibilities
Multi-Workstream Program Ownership
Own end-to-end delivery of significantly complex cross-functional technical initiatives spanning multiple VP organizations (AWS Infrastructure Compute AI/ML Services SDO eCF)
Drive simultaneous workstreams (capacity migrations region flexibility demand forecasting service scaling) with clear dependencies milestones and accountability
Stitch together disparate workstream narratives into a unified coherent story for leadership reviews (Top-5 QBRs S-Team updates).
Proactive Risk Identification and Mitigation
Develop mechanisms to surface risk early: capacity gaps service dependencies migration blockers and timeline slips before they escalate
Own escalation paths and drive resolution at the right level. You are escalated TO not escalating up.
Build data-driven risk models that inform executive decision-making.
Technical Depth and Influence
Understand system architectures deeply enough to challenge engineering teams spot risks in technical proposals and drive simplification.
Evaluate capacity plans service scaling signals and infrastructure trade-offs with confidence.
Influence architecture decisions across service teams to unblock innovation and accelerate delivery
Executive Relationship Building
Advise VPs and SVPs directly. Present at leadership forums with credibility.
Build trusted relationships across AWS and SDO leadership (Infrastructure Compute AI/ML eCF)
About the team
About AWS
We try new things and dream big. At Amazon Web Services (AWS) we are inventing the future of cloud computing. AWS is where the cloud first came to life. Now were inventing for decades ahead. It is still Day 1 for us and we are looking for curious people to be part of our diverse teams of thinkers testers and doers.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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 AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating which is why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
AWS Sales Marketing and Global Services (SMGS) drives revenue adoption and growth across all customer segments from small and mid-market accounts to enterprise and public sector organizations. AWS Industries (AWSI) is a specialized organization within SMGS focused on industry-specific solutions and customer engagement. The ATLAS district which supports Amazons internal AWS adoption operates within AWSI.
- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5 years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 8 years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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