Sr Technical Program Manager, Amazon Robotics

Amazon Robotics is where invention meets impact. We are a team of builders who work passionately to apply emerging robotics hardware and software technologies to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be part of the Hardware Engineering team focused on next generation robotic system design as well as supporting the existing fleet of robotic & automation technology. The TPM will manage the full project lifecycle of large complex innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of Amazons next-generation Fulfillment Centers. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of complex large scale NPI programs while serving as liaison between Systems Engineering Software Engineering Deployment Engineering Solutions Manufacturing & Supply Chain Customer Support and various program verticals.

If you are a Sr. Technical Program Manager looking to grow your skills in project/program management with strong problem-solving skills excellent communication skills an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment and the desire to contribute to Amazons next generation fulfillment & logistics technology we want to talk with you. Joining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to build systems that benefit millions of customers and support sellers spanning the globe.

The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary program/project management critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a passion for creating reliable and maintainable systems. The candidate should be open to new challenges strong at managing multiple priorities innovative creative self-directed and a great team player. The candidate should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.

Key job responsibilities
Lead the effective and efficient delivery of System and Hardware Product Development programs working closely with mechanical electrical and embedded systems teams
Partner with Deployment Engineering Manufacturing Global Support Services and other key stakeholders to define project goals that improve performance reduce cost and reduce installation cycle time
Collaborate cross-functionally to support solution development and integration including hardware/software integration
Triage prioritize and execute against incoming field requests for Hardware Engineering support
Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure appropriate resources are employed to deliver high-quality results
Lead the partnership between Hardware Engineering Product Management and Systems Engineering to develop and decompose comprehensive functional requirements
Identify assess track and mitigate issues and risks at the program level
Create maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders
Drive effective teamwork communication and collaboration across multiple groups with competing priorities
Develop and manage project schedules across all HW disciplines including Mechanical Electrical Firmware Safety Regulatory and HW Test Engineering
Partner with groups external to Hardware Engineering to successfully deliver on project goals


A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. 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 wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field
- 10 years of hardware engineering experience
- 7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience delivering products against plan in a fast-paced multi-disciplined distributed-responsibility and often ambiguous environment
- Experience managing multiple projects in parallel through prioritization planning and task delegation
- Experience in core project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality risk management and critical path management
- Experience working in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional organization
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Ability to develop Gantt charts and identify project critical path

- Can show strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences including executive level stakeholders or clients
- 7 years of direct work with engineering teams experience
- 7 years of full product life cycle experience
- Experience in the mechanical or controls field or experience with robotics work cells and their control systems
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
- Experience coordinating complex products with stringent technical requirements development cycles and schedules
- 3 years of program or project management experience or PMP certificate
- Basic fundamental knowledge of mechanical and electrical design to channel dependencies with partner teams in Manufacturing Test Reliability Sourcing Hardware Quality Safety Compliance EMC Firmware Security and Networking

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at MA North Reading - 148700.00 - 201200.00 USD annually