Sr. Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering initiative focused on providing global broadband connectivity through innovative satellite technology. As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you'll lead a diverse portfolio of system implementation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful results. This role promises a dynamic start-up environment where your technical expertise and strategic thinking will shape the future of connectivity for underserved communities. Your leadership will be pivotal in navigating challenges, simplifying processes, and driving best practices, all while fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant difference in a groundbreaking project.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity options

Sign-on bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience with engineering teams.
• Strong background in finance, supply chain, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage system implementation projects from design to deployment.
• Drive project schedules and manage risks impacting delivery.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Product Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

Are you ready to get in on the ground floor of Project Kuiper, Amazon’s long-term initiative to design, launch and maintain a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world?

It’s Day 1 for Amazon’s next billion-dollar business and we are looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager to work in a start-up environment who is passionate about technology and information systems, who thinks and acts globally, and has the ability to create and implement solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess both the technical background that enables them to work with technology and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically about Project Kuiper initiatives. They will experience a wide range of problem-solving situations requiring an understanding of technical infrastructure and stakeholder expectations.

Key job responsibilities

1. Manage a portfolio of system implementation projects from design to deployment including integration with Amazon Corporate systems (OFA, Concur, ADP, and HR).
2. Build deployment project plans and manage risks impacting successful delivery.
3. Develop use cases by gathering business requirements, work with software development to build required features, clearly communicate dependencies and manage/track exceptions.
4. Participate in Proof of Concepts (POCs) sessions to ensure proposed solutions can meet business requirements.
5. Active participation in Unit Test, System Integration Test, User Acceptance Test, and User Training.
6. Have an ability to navigate through a large amount of ambiguity and drive consensus between cross-functional stakeholder groups.
7. Demonstrate crisp communication skills, have experience communicating project status to a broad audience and be willing to follow appropriate escalation channels to ensure delivery as planned.
8. Possess a strong program management background, have experience leading large/complex/cross-org projects, and have a well-rounded technical background.
9. Drive project schedules from design to release, managing the production launch for a product/feature, and using metrics to provide status along the way.
10. Relentlessly simplify and demonstrate significant innovation, creativity, and good judgment when solving challenging problems.
11. Drive best practices on the team, deal with ambiguity and competing objectives, and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.
12. Write effective narratives and present them concisely and effectively to senior management.
13. Develop program and team processes and tools as required.

A day in the life
This role will be highly collaborative, requiring partnerships with cross-functional leaders to drive positive results. You will tackle challenging business problems and have the opportunity to work with Kuiper and Corporate technical teams.

About the team
Kuiper Finance Technology (KFT) is a part of Devices and Services (DaS) FinTech team supporting Kuiper Finance. KFT provides program management, SAP product, and BI reporting solutions to support Kuiper business initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 5+ years of experience in finance, supply chain, consulting or operations role with proven experience in leading process and systems transformation initiatives.
- 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in building and driving adoption of new tools.
- Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle, and Coupa applications.

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.

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 accommodations for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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 employee benefits.

Posted: January 8, 2025