Sr. Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Project Kuiper, an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-functional teams in developing technical requirements and managing complex projects. Your expertise in program management and software development will be crucial in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring timely delivery. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on global connectivity efforts, while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values inclusivity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technical requirements for complex systems.
• Identify and manage the development of automated test equipment.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Software Development

Project Management Tools

Cross-Functional Team Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

Job ID: 2969267 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and software development as well as appreciation for complex applications. You will have significant influence over the design and the test approach we take to develop and test the system. This position requires a program management background and direct experience developing relevant systems. You will create and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but will also roll up your sleeves and contribute directly. A Senior TPM anticipates bottlenecks, uses great judgment to make trade-offs, and balances the business needs with technical constraints. Your ability to understand the big picture of the project design and anticipate and plan dependencies is crucial. Your ability to take large, complex projects, break them into manageable pieces, and deliver timely results is invaluable.

Key job responsibilities
You will work with a team of experts and drive the team to successfully accomplish the following activities:

- Develop and manage technical requirements for test, verification and harness of complex systems
- Decompose technical requirements for test into software and hardware requirements aligned with development, manufacturing and verification test strategy.
- Identify and manage the conduct of trade studies and analyses necessary to define automated test station hardware and software requirements.
- Identify and manage the development of automated test equipment test hardware and software.
- Manage a large number of dependencies across many engineering disciplines to ensure that development schedules are met.
- Develop program and team processes and tools, as required

You must be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.

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.


About the team
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams 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.

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.

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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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