Amazon is hiring: Sr. Technical Program Manager , Amazon Robotics in Seattle
Amazon, Seattle, WA, United States
Description Amazon Robotics develops state-of-the art robotics for Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers, which handle more individual items than any company in the world. We are combining computer vision, mobile robots, advanced end-of-arm tooling and high-degree of freedom movement to solve real-world problems at huge scale. Our team works with a variety of customers across Amazon worldwide to conceive, develop, prototype and deploy a wide range of robotic systems. Within Amazon Robotics, Global Operations - Artificial Intelligence (GO-AI) enables Amazon to accelerate and scale our machine learning transformation via human-in-the-loop support. GO-AI’s Technology & Development Team is a cross-functional team of Software Developers, Technical Program Managers, Program Managers, and Business Intelligence Engineers who are responsible for the technical strategy and delivery for GO-AI. Key job responsibilities • Develop program roadmaps and strategies with customers and manage the life cycle including hypothesis testing • Work with GO-AI’s Software Team to define and deliver GO-AI’s software feature roadmap. Deliver high-quality solutions, and provide guidance regarding architecture, design, and priorities • Identify any internal or external tooling needed, and manage make versus buy decisions. • Manage and support outsourced technical service providers. • Work with BIEs to build GO-AI performance metrics and dashboards. • Drive large scale projects spanning teams across Amazon from inception to conclusion, formulate the program vision and research appropriate technical solutions. • Clearly communicate vision, plans and project status to management and key technical and business stakeholders. • Identify, assess and mitigate risks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs balancing the business needs versus constraints. A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Maternity and Parental Leave Options Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! Basic Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience working with engineering teams developing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and/or robotic solutions Experience with Agile and Project Management toolsets Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.