Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech

Amazon; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Talent Acquisition Technology (TA Tech) organization seeks a Principal PM to define and drive how TA Tech operates at scale. You will set the vision for the operating model, own Rhythm of the Business, and lead strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams across product, TPM, and engineering.

The role demands navigating ambiguity, prioritizing effectively, and presenting to senior leadership. You will connect strategy to execution cadences, aligning org-wide priorities, and driving

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR or business function experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Experience in talent acquisition technology, HR technology, or people systems/platforms.
• Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and own TA Tech's operating model and Rhythm of the Business: goal setting, MBR/QBR cadences, and executive reporting.
• Set the strategy for how the org tracks progress, measures impact, and makes decisions at scale.
• Lead org-wide change management, building consensus across product, TPM, and engineering stakeholders.
• Own inputs into OP1/OP2 and prepare strategic narratives for senior leadership.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks across the org, creating scalable mechanisms and force multiplying across teams.
• Drive cross-org special projects from ambiguous problem statement to structured execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech

Job ID: 10555667 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon's Talent Acquisition Technology (TA Tech) organization builds the products and services that power how Amazon hires. We're a large-scale product and engineering org within People eXperience and Technology (PXT), and we're looking for a Principal PM to define and drive how TA Tech operates at scale.

You'll set the vision for TA Tech's operating model, owning Rhythm of the Business, driving strategic special projects, and influencing org-wide priorities. This role requires navigating significant ambiguity, making high judgment calls on competing priorities, and presenting directly to senior leadership. You'll be the connective tissue between product, engineering, and PXT leadership, turning strategy into execution cadences that drive organizational impact.

Key job responsibilities

• Define and own TA Tech's operating model and Rhythm of the Business: goal setting, MBR/QBR cadences, and executive reporting
• Set the strategy for how the org tracks progress, measures impact, and makes decisions at scale
• Lead org-wide change management, building consensus across product, TPM, and engineering stakeholders
• Own inputs into OP1/OP2 and prepare strategic narratives for senior leadership
• Identify and remove bottlenecks across the org, creating scalable mechanisms and force multiplying across teams
• Drive cross-org special projects from ambiguous problem statement to structured execution

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR or business function experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management or Development, business, or similar related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition technology, HR technology, or people systems/platforms
• Experience communicating and presenting 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. 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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition technology, HR technology, or people systems/platforms
• Experience communicating and presenting 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. 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 .

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