Principal Technical Program Manager, FireTV

$159,300 - $275,300/Yr

Amazon - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Senior

Irvine, CA

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About the position

The Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Fire TV will play a crucial role in launching Fire TV devices by collaborating across various teams within Amazon. This position requires a blend of strategic oversight and deep technical understanding to ensure projects remain on track. The TPM will be responsible for defining requirements, recommending technical solutions, and leading engineering efforts while effectively communicating with senior management and cross-functional teams. The role demands creativity, a strong customer focus, and a passion for consumer technology, particularly in TV and mobile video entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate massive cross-group efforts to ensure project success.
• Understand platform-level technologies deeply to inform project decisions.
• Conduct hard-core data analysis and reporting to track project progress.
• Influence technical architecture and design decisions to enhance user experiences.
• Implement useful processes while eliminating ineffective ones.
• Engage in coding when necessary to drive project outcomes.
• Continuously innovate to improve project execution and efficiency.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams and coordinating release schedules.

Nice-to-haves

• 8+ years of hands-on experience managing complex technology projects.
• Experience in building sustainable processes across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location and experience.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.