Technical Program Manager II, Amazon RoboticsAR R&D - Engineering (AR)

Amazon - North Reading, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

North Reading, MA

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About the position

The Technical Program Manager II at Amazon Robotics will play a crucial role in leading hardware and software projects from post-Beta through End of Life phases. This position focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing performance for Amazon's next-generation fulfillment and sortation centers. The TPM will collaborate with various teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery, making a significant impact on customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the effective, efficient, and collaborative delivery of cross-functional projects
• Interact with Systems & SW Engineering, Operations, and other key stakeholders to define and deliver complex programs
• Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results
• Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at multiple levels
• Create, maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple, disparate groups with competing priorities
• Develop and drive hardware and or software program schedules that meet the larger program needs
• Drive programs across all HW disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Safety, Regulatory, HW Test Engineering, SW, Controls
• Drive program needs across other AR teams including supply chain, technical OPS and manufacturing
• Develop Functional Requirement Documents for programs based on Product Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or similar area of study
• 5+ years of experience leading hardware/software projects with aggressive schedules
• 2+ years of project/program management experience (MS Project experience)
• Experience working in a fast-paced matrix technical organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals
• Agile/Scrum experience for managing SW work

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• System Engineering background/skills
• Proven data analytics skills and experience developing and using tools to analyze large data sets to drive decisions
• Ability to estimate project cost and return on investment
• Understanding of warehouse fulfillment operations and logistics
• Track record of being detail-oriented, demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects
• Familiar with developing products through program phase gate processes
• PMP Certified

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan