Technical Program Manager III - AMZ9081322

Amazon • Seattle, WA

7d • Remote

About The Position

Coordinate and manage technical project and program development of large-scale, distributed software applications, systems, platforms, services, or technologies using Object Oriented coding and design (Java, C++, Perl, HTML) throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from design through release. Define projects, collect business requirements, and write functional and technical specifications. Drive software development efforts and manage priorities for project/program completion, including software application performance tuning. Create schedules, identify and communicate risks to stakeholders, define risk mitigation strategies, and facilitate appropriate software engineering solutions. Manage crossfunctional teams and/or third party-vendors for implementation of project/program requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or as a Project Lead, Product Manager, Software Engineer, or a related occupation.
• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive postbaccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience.
• Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) managing technical projects from design to release for large-scale software applications; (2) software application performance tuning; and (3) hands-on Object Oriented coding and design using C++, C# or Java.
• 100% telecommuting permitted, work may be performed from anywhere in the U.S.
• Up to 75% domestic and international travel to perform role responsibilities may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Please see job description and the position requirements above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage technical project and program development of large-scale, distributed software applications, systems, platforms, services, or technologies using Object Oriented coding and design (Java, C++, Perl, HTML) throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from design through release.
• Define projects, collect business requirements, and write functional and technical specifications.
• Drive software development efforts and manage priorities for project/program completion, including software application performance tuning.
• Create schedules, identify and communicate risks to stakeholders, define risk mitigation strategies, and facilitate appropriate software engineering solutions.
• Manage crossfunctional teams and/or third party-vendors for implementation of project/program requirements.

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: Mid Level