Sr. TPM – Mech Systems, Amazon Leo Technical Program Management

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses schools hospitals and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with direct experience in mechanical systems and mechanisms development to join the Leo team. Youll play a central role in this ambitious mission architecting the systems that will connect millions to education healthcare and economic opportunities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution as you guide the development integration and testing of satellite mechanical systems.

Were looking for a bold innovator who thrives on solving unprecedented challenges at a global scale. Youll collaborate with world-class teams across Amazon making decisions that will shape the future of global connectivity. While the problems are complex and the territory uncharted the impact is clear: your work will help transform lives. The scale is massive the challenges are unique and the potential to make a difference is unlimited. If youre ready to help write the next chapter in connecting the world we want to hear from you.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for Leo satellite mechanical hardware and software across the full development lifecycle (requirements development validation) in an agile environment.
* Ensure programs meet schedule cost and quality requirements.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for Leo satellite mechanical hardware teams; lead technical discussions manage trade-offs track/report status navigate ambiguity and identify and mitigate programmatic risks with internal and external partners.
* Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across hardware software and manufacturing teams.
* Communicate program plans status and critical issues clearly to executive leadership; escalate and drive urgent issues to timely closure; lead postmortem reviews and implement continuous improvement actions.
* Align design teams to program milestones and convene the right technical expertise to unblock issues.
* Support vendor management and delivery tracking.

- Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or equivalent
- 5 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5 years of technical product or program management experience
- 3 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure complex systems systems engineering

- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- 3 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Experience dealing well with ambiguity prioritizing needs and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
- Experience in test engineering or systems engineering
- High sense of ownership urgency and drive

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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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 Redmond - 148700.00 - 201200.00 USD annually