What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Manager, Operations Technical Program Management, Project Kuiper Electronic Supply Chain position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
The Kuiper Electronic Supply Chain team is seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Operations Technical Program Management (OPM) team. This team is responsible for technical manufacturing and procurement operations across the supply base for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) destined for our satellites. The successful candidate will solve for the long-term needs of the supply base while remaining deeply engaged in the management of daily product delivery.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operations Program Managers
- Ensure hardware is delivered to support production schedules identifying, tracking, and resolving risks to delivery with cross functional teams as necessary
- Protect future deliveries through detailed and proactive evaluation of supplier production lines for capacity and manufacturing quality
- Report status to senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner
- Develop and implement best practices within the team while ingesting and replicating best practices from other teams
- Lead team to execute annual improvement plans
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 10 years of direct working experience with engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience in hiring and developing high-performing teams
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Deep technical understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirements for space-grade electronics
- Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and evaluate outcomes.
- Ability to roll up sleeves and operate as an individual contributor to get the job done; at the same time be able to guide the team
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Demonstrated experience managing suppliers or supply base
- Experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering disciplines
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $175,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $302,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $175,200 - $302,900
