Sr. PLM and CAD Manager, Amazon Leo Enterprise Engineering & Technology

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 197,900 - 267,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Bellevue is seeking a Senior Systems Development Manager to lead the strategy and operational excellence of their Product Lifecycle Management and CAD platforms. This role will manage a team of engineers and be responsible for delivering infrastructure solutions that ensure security and reliability. Candidates should have extensive experience with cloud technologies, automation, and managing teams. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in planning, designing, developing, and delivering automated systems.
• Experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure products with a focus on privacy and security.
• Knowledge of agile development and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and support of PLM systems ensuring integration with workflows.
• Oversee deployment and performance of CAD tools across the enterprise.
• Manage a high-performing team of systems development engineers.

Skills

Infrastructure automation

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Python

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Leo 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 : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government‑imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Development Manager to lead the strategy, development, and operational excellence of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Computer‑Aided Design (CAD), Fleet Management, and ServiceNow platforms. This role is responsible for managing a team of engineers and administrators who build, integrate, and maintain mission‑critical enterprise systems that support product design, engineering workflows, and IT service management across the organization. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and a track record of delivering scalable, reliable enterprise solutions at scale.

Key job responsibilities

• PLM Platform Ownership — Lead the architecture, development, and support of PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent), ensuring seamless integration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain workflows
• CAD Infrastructure Management — Oversee the deployment, licensing, performance, and integration of CAD tools (e.g., Mentor, NX) across the enterprise, including high‑performance computing environments and visualization solutions
• Team Leadership — Recruit, develop, and manage a high‑performing team of systems development engineers, platform administrators, and technical program managers
• Strategic Roadmap — Define and execute a multi‑year technology roadmap for PLM, CAD, Fleet Management, and ServiceNow platforms aligned with business objectives and organizational growth
• Integration & Automation — Design and implement integrations between PLM, CAD, ServiceNow, and adjacent enterprise systems (e.g., SAP ERP/MES, corporate infrastructure) to streamline data flow and reduce manual processes
• Operational Excellence — Establish and maintain SLAs, monitoring, incident response, and change management processes to ensure 99.9%+ availability for all managed platforms
• Stakeholder Management — Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and business leadership to understand requirements, prioritize investments, and communicate platform capabilities and roadmaps
• Security & Compliance — Ensure all platforms meet corporate security standards, access control policies, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Budget & Vendor Management — Manage platform budgets, software licensing, and vendor relationships including contract negotiations and performance reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure products that support Tier‑1 mission critical services with a focus on privacy, security, availability, and efficiency
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation delivered through the software development lifecycle in an API‑enabled environment, including agile development, software architecture/patterns, and modern cloud services
• Knowledge of the tools of the trade, including Python, PowerShell, Bash, and a solid understanding of the Linux and Windows operating systems
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or 10+ year’s equivalent experience
• 7+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering automated systems and infra‑automation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct work with cloud hosting technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) experience
• 5+ years of managing managers experience
• Experience directly working with cloud hosting technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience in managing managers
• Experience with AWS platforms, services, and design patterns
• Experience with distributed systems at scale

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, WA, Bellevue - 197,900.00 - 267,800.00 USD annually