Strategic Tech Program Manager, Data & Cross-Org

Amazon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Amazon’s eCommerce Foundation (eCF) and Business Data Technologies (BDT) teams seek a seasoned Program Manager to drive cross-organizational initiatives. You will translate technical needs into scalable programs, collaborate with engineering and leadership, and guide efforts across Stores, Devices and Other groups.

The role emphasizes communication, meticulous planning, and timing, with volunteers across teams and opportunities to influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical product or program management.
• 10+ years working directly with engineering teams.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional programs and release schedules.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
• Experience managing external partner/vendor relationships without direct authority.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior technical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to establish progress visibility across cross-cutting initiatives.
• Create communication mechanisms for collaboration across senior leaders.
• Document, maintain and report on program processes.
• Identify and manage operational best practices focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Support NA Consumer Tech leaders in program execution.
• Find new engagement areas and drive innovation through the Tech Community.
• Communicate effectively with senior/VP partners in writing and verbally.
• Perform scheduling, event management, and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Program management

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Attention to detail

Leadership in ambiguous envs

Tools

AWS Redshift

Hive

Spark

Oracle

Job description

Amazon’s eCommerce Foundation (eCF) and Business Data Technologies (BDT) teams seek a seasoned Program Manager to drive cross-organizational initiatives. You will translate technical needs into scalable programs, collaborate with engineering and leadership, and guide efforts across Stores, Devices and Other groups.

The role emphasizes communication, meticulous planning, and timing, with volunteers across teams and opportunities to influence without direct authority.