Sr. Technical Program Manager, Robotics

Amazon.com Services LLC; Town of Westboro (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead advanced robotics initiatives at scale. You will coordinate with engineering, applied science, and research teams to shape priorities, milestones, and releases for autonomous robotics systems.

You will translate complex research objectives into actionable plans, manage multi-quarter roadmaps, and ensure alignment across multiple orgs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with TPMs, program teams, SW teams, and research to align priorities and timelines.
• Translate ambiguous objectives into structured plans with milestones and owners.
• Identify risks early, escalate with data, and drive resolution.
• Build and maintain reviews and dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Coordinate across orgs to unblock teams and negotiate tradeoffs.
• Drive multi-quarter roadmap planning with engineering and science leadership.
• Translate customer and business needs into a sequenced product roadmap and releases.
• Show ownership of projects across teams and build strong internal relationships.

Skills

Technical product management

Program management

Software development

Engineering collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

We're seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine innovative AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Key job responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with other TPMs, program teams, SW teams, applied scientists, and research to align on priorities, dependencies, and delivery timelines
• Translate ambiguous research objectives into structured plans with clear milestones, owners, and exit criteria
• Identify risks and dependencies early, elevate with data and drive resolution
• Build and maintain mechanisms (reviews, dashboards, status cadences) that give leadership visibility without creating drag on teams
• Coordinate across orgs to unblock teams, resolve competing priorities, and negotiate tradeoffs
• Drive multi-quarter roadmap planning in partnership with engineering and science leadership
• Manage a cross functional process to translate customer and business needs into a sequenced product roadmap and releases
• Show ownership and leadership in coordinating projects across multiple teams, driving them to successful conclusion while building strong relationships with internal partners

A day in the life

A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• 3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 4. 401(k) Plan

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

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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