Strategic AI Tech Program Manager | Cross-Functional Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional initiatives across engineering and business teams in Seattle, WA.

The role focuses on coordinating delivery, managing risks, and aligning leadership through structured planning mechanisms. You will partner with software engineers, product and operations teams to turn innovative ideas into executable plans while ensuring timely execution and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with engineering teams and leaders to deliver programs.
• Ability to build processes, manage release schedules, and escalate risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Strategic Initiatives: lead cross-functional technical initiatives end-to-end.
• Stakeholder Management: bridge between technical teams and leadership for clear communication.
• Operational Excellence: improve business and tech processes for efficiency.
• Operational Rhythm & Coordination: participate in leadership meetings and planning using Amazon mechanisms.
• Technical Program Leadership: monitor large-scale programs, identify risks, drive decisions.
• Innovation & Opportunity Development: analyze ideas and turn them into executable plans.
• Technical Escalation & Problem Resolution: address critical issues and coordinate resolution.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Technical program leadership

Operations excellence

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional initiatives across engineering and business teams in Seattle, WA.

The role focuses on coordinating delivery, managing risks, and aligning leadership through structured planning mechanisms. You will partner with software engineers, product and operations teams to turn innovative ideas into executable plans while ensuring timely execution and strong stakeholder engagement.