Sr Manager, Operations Technical Program Management - Electronic Supply Chain, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead their Operations Technical Program Management team. This pivotal role focuses on overseeing technical manufacturing and procurement operations for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies destined for satellites. The successful candidate will engage in both strategic planning and hands-on management, ensuring timely product delivery while fostering a high-performing team culture. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge project aimed at delivering reliable internet connectivity worldwide. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will help shape the future of satellite broadband technology.

Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-On Bonuses

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Financial Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• Deep technical understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Operations Program Managers.
• Ensure hardware delivery aligns with production schedules.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Program Management

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

PCB Manufacturing Processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Job description

Sr Manager, Operations Technical Program Management - Electronic Supply Chain, Project Kuiper

Job ID: 2903851 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The Kuiper Electronic Supply Chain team is seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Operations Technical Program Management (OPM) team. This team is responsible for technical manufacturing and procurement operations across the supply base for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) destined for our satellites. The successful candidate will solve for the long-term needs of the supply base while remaining deeply engaged in the management of daily product delivery.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operations Program Managers.
2. Ensure hardware is delivered to support production schedules identifying, tracking, and resolving risks to delivery with cross functional teams as necessary.
3. Protect future deliveries through detailed and proactive evaluation of supplier production lines for capacity and manufacturing quality.
4. Report status to senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner.
5. Develop and implement best practices within the team while ingesting and replicating best practices from other teams.
6. Lead team to execute annual improvement plans.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 7+ years of technical product or program management experience.
2. 10+ years of direct working experience with engineering teams.
3. Demonstrated experience in hiring and developing high-performing teams.
4. Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules.
5. Deep technical understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirements for space-grade electronics.
6. Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to roll up sleeves and operate as an individual contributor to get the job done; at the same time be able to guide the team.
8. Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field.
2. Demonstrated experience managing suppliers or supply base.
3. Experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering disciplines.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $175,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $302,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link.