Packaging TPM, Packaging Experience
Amazon · Hawthorne, CA · Project/Program/Product Management--Technical
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Technical Program Manager in the software engineering function based in Hawthorne, CA. The posting calls out experience with Agile, Automation, Configuration Management and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $127,100–$172,000 per year.
- Role
- Technical Program Manager
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Hawthorne, CA
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Department
- Project/Program/Product Management--Technical
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
Job description
from Amazon careersThis role owns schedule creation, cross-functional coordination, and end-to-end delivery of packaging structure and artwork — from workback planning through build validation — in close partnership with Contract Manufacturers and Packaging Suppliers.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead NPI packaging development schedules, including structural development, testing, and pack-out builds
- Leverage AI tools and automation to accelerate packaging workflows, reduce manual effort, and scale team output across programs
- Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers for build validation and Packaging Suppliers for structure development
- Collaborate with Asia and US Engineering teams to structure and release packaging components in Agile, including BOM changes across xVT builds and sustaining
- Support PX team in establishing full retail packout BOMs and associated logistics data
- Ensure Revision Change Orders (RCOs) clearly communicate change rationale and notify required stakeholders
- Partner with cross-functional teams — including Packaging Engineering, GCM, Industrial Design, Marketing, Product Management, GTM, Operations, Logistics, and TPM — to deliver packaging on time and to program requirements
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience in global contract manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- Experience in working with local and international packaging suppliers, ODM, and OEM
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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Hawthorne - 127,100.00 - 172,000.00 USD annually