AWS Senior Technical Program Manager, AWS EC2, EC2 Nitro

Job description

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Come work with us and create a collaborative, end-to-end experience for customers and entrepreneurs! Our team is looking for a Technical Program Manager tracking development from multiple software, hardware, and silicon development teams that create new EC2 platforms. You will lead cross functional teams to drive software development for new EC2 instance types and features from inception through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, both written and verbally, and possess 5-10+ years in effective project management of highly technical initiatives, as well as strategic program management. Experience in managing software and firmware development with Linux is a plus. A Bachelor's Degree or additional technical experience is required. Candidates possessing a background software and hardware engineering who have transitioned to a program management discipline will have a distinct advantage.

This team is great fit for you if -

You are comfortable managing remote project delivery teams, and possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot project implementation issues, and remove barriers to project success.
Being able to stand up cross-functional teams, establish trust with a variety of stakeholders across multiple time zones, manage capital budgets, eliminate non-value-add activity, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery.

The TPM will be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life cycle and have experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.

If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenges of deploying highly technical and innovative projects at massive scale, this job is for you!

Our team is diverse! We drive towards an inclusive culture and work environment. We are intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds.

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Key job responsibilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years of project management experience OR 10+ years of project management experience (experience can be substituted for degree)
Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, requirements tracking, quality, along with risk and critical path management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree or advanced professional degree
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Background in Linux software/systems engineering
Experience working with offshore ODM/JDM vendors
Experience with and deep understanding of multiple project management methodologies
Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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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