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Amazon Principal TPM Automation Development in Monroe, Ohio
Description
Amazon Devices is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be focused on next generation manufacturing automation design, including robotics, vision systems, mobile transport and more. The TPM will manage the full project lifecycle of innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of Amazon’s next-generation device postponement operations in U.S. and EU/UK locations. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of NPI & sustaining programs while serving as liaison between Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Product Development, and External Automation Integrators and Suppliers. If you are a Technical Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Engineer 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 be a contributor to Amazon's next generation automation 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 multi-tasking, innovative, creative, self-directed and a great team player. 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 design and delivery of complex manufacturing automation for new Amazon Devices, working across all engineering disciplines.
Interact with key stakeholders to define and deliver against project goals, including both technical and operational deliverables.
Collaborate cross functionally to support extensible solution development and integration.
An ideal candidate has experience with complex system design, including experience integrating hardware and software deliverables
Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results
Lead the development and decomposition of comprehensive functional requirements & specifications, partnering with Product Management Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.
Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at the program level
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 engineering project schedules
Deliver programs across all engineering disciplines including Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, Automation, Regulatory Compliance, Systems, and Quality.
Partner with external Automation Integrators and Suppliers to successfully deliver on project goals
Triage, prioritize, and execute against incoming requests from Product Management and Manufacturing
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Monroe, OH, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of technical product or program management experience
10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience in hands-on work managing complex technology projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
Experience managing automation integrators and suppliers to deliver solutions on time and on budget
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $141,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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.