Sr. Technical Program Manager, Alexa Connections

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive AI-enabled Alexa+ features and cross-functional initiatives. You will collaborate with product, design, and data science to design and deliver intelligent experiences across communications and devices.

You will lead roadmap prioritization, manage cross-functional quality programs, and coordinate release schedules while communicating with executives. The role offers a CAD salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering-team experience in software projects.
• 5+ years in technical product or program management.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years coordinating cross-functional programs and release schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead Comms initiatives across sync, async, contacts management, device software and common services.
• Partner with engineering, product management, and UX to deliver innovative customer experiences.
• Serve as the POC for Alexa+ mechanisms like LRs, Deep Dives, Product Days.
• Stakeholder management across Alexa and partner teams; manage executive communications.
• Lead roadmap prioritization and long-term program planning.
• Manage cross-functional quality initiatives and CPDR deep dives.
• Establish and improve processes for coordinating release schedules.

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Technical program mgmt

Software development

Cross-functional leadership

Release planning

Job description

Are you ready to be at the forefront of Agentic AI innovation and redefine the future of communication? Join our team as a Sr TPM and lead futuristic initiatives that will shape the next generation of intelligent, conversational experiences. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of disruptive AI technologies and real-world impact, making a difference for millions of customers. You'll collaborate with a team of passionate professionals who are as excited about innovation as you are, and together, you'll push the boundaries of what's possible with Alexa+.

As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you'll drive the development of next-generation features powered by advanced AI technologies, including Generative, Agentic, and Real-time AI. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and data science, to design and deliver innovative solutions that leverage these AI technologies to enable seamless, intelligent experiences. You'll also lead the integration of these advanced AI systems into Alexa's core capabilities, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead Comms initiatives across sync, async, contacts management, device software and common services.
• Partner with engineering teams, leadership, product management, and UX to ensure we're building the best customer experience using innovative technologies.
• Serve as the POC for broader Alexa+ mechanisms like LRs, Deep Dives, Product Days
• Stakeholder management across Alexa and partner teams and manage executive level communications
• Lead the roadmap prioritization process
• Manage cross functional quality initiatives like CPDR deep dives and fixes
• Establish and improve processes for managing complex, cross-functional programs and coordinating release schedules

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• 5+ years of technical product or program management 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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, BC, Vancouver - 128,100.00 - 214,000.00 CAD annually