Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem-solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these, and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics.
Amazon Robotics is seeking a Technical Program Manager to work directly with our teams of hardware and software engineers and scientists, and to guide them in the development and execution of cross-program roadmaps. You will be joining the Robotic Manipulation organization, whose goal is to develop products designed to work within a fulfillment center and intelligently identify and manipulate a variety of inventory. A successful candidate has experience building highly integrated large scale hardware and software products, great communication skills, and a drive to achieve results in a unified team environment.
We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply premier advances in robotics and AI to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
If you are a Technical Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Engineer looking to grow your skills in project/program management, with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, an ability to influence business and technical stakeholders in a dynamic environment and have the desire to be a contributor to Amazon's next generation fulfillment & logistics technology, we want to talk with you.
Key job responsibilities
- Have experience with complex system design, including experience integrating hardware and software deliverables.
- Drive consensus on technical findings and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results.
- Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at the program and cross-functional level.
- Create, maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders.
- Drive effective teamwork, communication, partnership and commitment across multiple teams with competing priorities.
- Develop and drive cross-functional and cross org program schedules.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 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 skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
There is no typical day in the life of a TPM at Amazon Robotics! The role is dynamic, and successful TPMs are able to manage a variety of tasks and context switch as needed from strategic planning to technical determinations, to tactical execution, and critical urgent problem-solving.
TPMs remit includes hosting stand-ups and status meetings, developing content for program reviews, managing risks & resources, and keeping schedules up to date and development teams on task.
A TPM may switch between all of these activities throughout the day, or may spend an entire day dedicated to a resolving a specific problem, or assisting the team with a hands-on approach, building a prototype, executing a test, or architecting a solution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Immediate start,