Sr. Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

Amazon • New York, NY

438d • $133,900 - $231,400

About The Position

The Sr. Technical Program Manager for Project Kuiper at Amazon will play a crucial role in managing a portfolio of system implementation projects aimed at providing high-speed broadband connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to navigate complex project requirements and stakeholder expectations in a start-up environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 5+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
• Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams and coordinating release schedules.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, supply chain, consulting, or operations with proven experience in leading process and systems transformation initiatives.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building and driving adoption of new tools.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle, and Coupa applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of system implementation projects from design to deployment, including integration with Amazon Corporate systems.
• Build deployment project plans and manage risks impacting successful delivery.
• Develop use cases by gathering business requirements and work with software development to build required features.
• Participate in Proof of Concepts (POCs) sessions to ensure proposed solutions meet business requirements.
• Engage in Unit Test, System Integration Test, User Acceptance Test, and User Training.
• Navigate through ambiguity and drive consensus between cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Communicate project status to a broad audience and follow appropriate escalation channels.
• Lead large, complex, cross-organizational projects with a strong program management background.
• Drive project schedules from design to release, managing production launches and using metrics for status updates.
• Simplify processes and demonstrate innovation and good judgment in problem-solving.
• Drive best practices, identify and mitigate risks proactively, and develop program and team processes and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree