Principal TPM, Robotic Storage Tech

Amazon•North Reading, MA

22d

About The Position

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guidance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be part of the Robotic Storage Tech Solutions and Program Management team focused on next generation robotic system design, as well as assisting the existing fleet of robotic and automation technology. The Principal TPM will manage the full project lifecycle of innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of Amazon’s next-generation warehouses. This position is responsible for cross-functional program management of large-scale NPI programs and fielded storage hardware products and serves as the liaison between Supply Chain, Deployment, Support, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Solutions Design, Analytics, Customer Support, and Program teams. If you are a Technical Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Engineer looking to grow your skills in project and program management, with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment with the desire to contribute to Amazon's next generation fulfillment 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 aid sellers spanning the globe.

Requirements

7+ years of technical product or program management experience
10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience

Nice To Haves

Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience working with the designs of complex automated material, handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing
Experience working in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary scheduling, technical program and project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating reliable and maintainable systems.
Candidate should drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.