Sr. Technical Program Manager, Alexa Connections

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on payments and RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager to drive next-generation features powered by AI technologies for Alexa+.

You will collaborate with product management, design, and data science to deliver intelligent experiences and integrate advanced AI into Alexa's core capabilities. You will lead cross-functional programs, manage stakeholders, and guide roadmap prioritization to align with business goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct experience with engineering teams.
• 5+ years in technical product or program management.
• 3+ years of software development.
• 5+ years TPM experience coordinating with software engineers.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and release planning.

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 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

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Technical product management

Program management

Software development

Cross-functional leadership

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 .

• sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• parental leave

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