Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

Amazon • New York, NY

433d • $114,500 - $197,800

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager for Project Kuiper at Amazon will play a crucial role in the design, launch, and maintenance of a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites aimed at providing broadband connectivity to underserved communities. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to manage complex projects in a start-up environment, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience in finance, supply chain, consulting, or operations with proven experience in leading process and systems transformation initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years experience working as a functional lead with SAP S/4 HANA FICO module.
• Experience with Oracle and Coupa applications.
• Expertise in Make to Stock, Make-to-Order, & Order-to-Cash processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, proactively identify and mitigate risks, 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
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees