Principal Technical Program Manager, Amazon Manufacturing Services

Amazon • Bellevue, WA

22h

About The Position

Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) is seeking an exceptional Principal
Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end program execution for our
next-generation advanced manufacturing facility. This role will serve as the
single-threaded leader responsible for orchestrating all aspects of a complex,
multi-year greenfield manufacturing site launch, ensuring on-time delivery with
the capabilities needed to support scaled production of material handling
equipment and industrial products.

Requirements

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
• 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience coordinating between technical teams, peers and business stakeholders
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• 4+ years of leading large-scale, technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership, business case development, realizing customer benefits, and successful program completion experience
• Demonstrated experience launching greenfield manufacturing facilities or products from concept through production
• Strong technical acumen with ability to understand and communicate complex systems architectures and integration requirements

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
• Experience in leading large-scale, technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership, business case development, realizing customer benefits, and successful program completion
• Experience with concepts such as system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
• 8+ years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience
• Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders
• Experience identifying, mitigating, and managing business risks and tradeoffs
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
• Strong engineering foundation enabling deep engagement on technical architecture, integration challenges, and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and ability to translate technical capabilities into operational readiness
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and maintain detailed program documentation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single-threaded leader for the complete manufacturing facility launch program, owning all aspects of planning, execution, and delivery
• Drive program strategy and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams including site selection, construction coordination, systems integration, workforce development, and operational readiness
• Establish and maintain program governance structures, including executive reporting, risk management frameworks, and decision-making processes
• Own the critical path and ensure all dependencies are identified, tracked, and resolved to meet launch timelines
• Lead cross-functional alignment across 10+ stakeholder organizations including systems engineering, software engineering, facilities, real estate and construction, procurement, PXT, legal, safety, and finance
• Lead all aspects of greenfield manufacturing facility establishment from site selection through operational launch
• Coordinate with real estate stakeholders (FTR) and construction managers to ensure timely completion of building infrastructure to specification
• Partner with construction teams to align facility delivery schedules with equipment installation and commissioning timelines
• Drive facility readiness activities including safety certifications, environmental compliance, and operational infrastructure deployment
• Manage permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements in coordination with legal and safety teams
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans spanning 3+ year horizons with detailed milestone tracking and dependency management
• Coordinate with global procurement leaders and manufacturing engineers on equipment procurement timelines and delivery schedules
• Partner with systems engineering and software engineering teams to deliver integrated digital infrastructure including ERP, PLM, and MES platforms
• Drive technical integration across manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and enterprise software platforms
• Establish and track key program metrics including schedule adherence, budget performance, and capability delivery milestones
• Manage program interdependencies between construction, equipment installation, systems deployment, and workforce readiness
• Interface with executive leadership to provide program updates, secure resources, and drive strategic decisions
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across systems engineering, software engineering, facilities, real estate, procurement, PXT, legal, safety, and finance organizations
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to resolve conflicts, align priorities, and drive consensus on complex technical and operational decisions
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to diverse audiences ranging from technical teams to senior leadership
• Coordinate with external partners including construction managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Proactively identify program risks across technical, operational, and organizational dimensions
• Develop comprehensive mitigation strategies and contingency plans for high-impact risks
• Drive rapid problem resolution when issues arise, escalating appropriately and mobilizing resources to maintain program momentum
• Establish early warning systems and leading indicators to anticipate potential delays or capability gaps
• Manage program dependencies and ensure coordination across parallel workstreams

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal