What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager, Display Technical Operations position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineer’s high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?
The Role:
The Operations group is looking for an individual who wants to work on cool products that are growing at a rapid pace. We are a critical part of the hardware development process. We ensure successful fulfillment for product launches and ongoing support, grow the capabilities of our current systems to meet our needs, and drive continuous improvement for the company.
• Deliver results on complex projects involving teams across the company.
• Work with stakeholders to define business requirements.
• Understand current system capabilities and limitations.
• Problem solve and explore solutions to current processes and systems.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor supply and fulfillment of devices.
Key job responsibilities
• Display technology knowledge is must with consumer electronics experience.
• This job requires strong problem solving ability and the desire to create and build new processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, MS Project, Confluence, SharePoint and Agile is a plus.
• Ability to come up with complex and creative solutions to Engineering problems during new product development and mass production.
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and utilization of complex systems.
• Excellent presentation skills and report program status to upper management.
• Manage multiple programs and dealing with ambiguity.
A day in the life
As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) in the Display Tech Operations team, your day is a blend of strategic decision-making and driving for excellence. You start your day with a fresh mindset, constantly innovating and bringing new ideas to the table. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, where you facilitate challenging discussions, presenting well-prepared data to help upper management make informed decisions. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential as you navigate these interactions. Your technical knowledge is crucial in evaluating customer impact, and balancing product cost, quality, and schedule to ensure optimal outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 2 years of technical product or program management experience
- 2 years of software development experience
- 3 years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $197,800/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 : $114,500 - $197,800
