Principal Tech Program Manager, Amazon Publisher Monetization, Amazon Ads

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Principal Tech Program Manager to lead the technical strategy and execution of advertising experiences across Fire TV, Alexa, Prime Video, and more. You will drive vision, architecture, and delivery for programs impacting millions of customers.

You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and device teams to design scalable solutions, manage complex lifecycles, and translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams.
• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams and release schedules.
• Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition.
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of medium-to-large advertising programs with cross-functional teams.
• Drive technical strategy balancing business priorities with feasibility and risk mitigation.
• Manage lifecycle from design to measurement, breaking complex challenges into actionable projects.
• Collect requirements, write specifications, and coordinate scoping, scheduling, and deployment.
• Build cross-functional alliances to align roadmaps and secure resources.
• Communicate status, risks, and strategy to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Own projects end-to-end with de-risking and bets to deliver high-impact ad experiences.

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Technical program management

Software development

Roadmap strategy

Architecting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Description

Join us in shaping the future of advertising on Amazon devices by leading the technical strategy and execution of innovative ad experiences that connect advertisers with their audiences. As a Principal Tech Program Manager, you'll drive the vision, architecture, and delivery of complex programs that impact millions of customers across Fire TV, Alexa, Fire Tablet, Prime Video, and more. We're building products that help advertisers reach their desired audiences while delivering relevant, delightful experiences to our end users. You'll work at the intersection of technology and business, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to conceive, design, and develop next-generation ad solutions.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of medium-to-large advertising programs, collaborating with engineering, product, and device teams (e.g., FireTV, Alexa, Prime Video) to architect, prototype, and deploy scalable solutions.
• Drive technical strategy by balancing business priorities with feasibility, anticipating constraints, and applying data-driven risk mitigation to ensure timely execution.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of initiatives—from design and implementation to documentation and measurement—while breaking complex challenges into actionable projects.
• Collect requirements, write functional and test specifications, and coordinate scoping, scheduling, and deployment, analyzing cost-benefit trade-offs to prioritize features.
• Build cross-functional alliances with advertising infrastructure, device teams, legal, and finance to align roadmaps, secure resources, and drive execution.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and strategy to senior leadership and stakeholders, translating between technical and business audiences to align priorities.
• Own projects end-to-end, applying pragmatic de-risking and calculated bets to deliver high-impact ad experiences that scale across Amazon’s device ecosystem.

A day in the life

As a Principal Tech Program Manager on our team, you'll lead the technical planning, coordination, and architecture of multiple programs that span our advertising businesses. You'll manage the complete lifecycle—from design and implementation to documentation and measurement—of software initiatives delivering high-impact solutions. Your days involve working alongside Program Managers, Product Managers, and engineering teams to navigate complex, highly-technical projects with significant visibility across Amazon. You'll collaborate with partners across the organization, from our advertising core stack to device teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment on strategy and timelines.

About The Team

We are a collaborative group focused on creating innovative advertising experiences across Amazon's device ecosystem. Our team owns advertising businesses spanning Fire TV, Alexa, Fire Tablet, Prime Video, Audio, and Grocery. We're committed to building solutions that provide customers with greater convenience and selection while enabling advertisers to connect meaningfully with their audiences. You'll join a multi-disciplinary team that values technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and partnership across organizational boundaries.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
• Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
• Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
• Experience in software development
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or other related discipline

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.

USA, NY, New York - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10466536