Technical Program Manager III

Amazon Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to own cross-functional programs that drive meaningful impact at scale. You will align stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes across the organization.

You will define strategy, trade-offs, and milestones, partner with engineering and business teams, mitigate risks, and communicate progress to senior leadership. The role emphasizes reducing bottlenecks and improving processes while operating at the intersection of technology and

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 with software teams.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional programs and release schedules.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, cross-functional programs, including objectives and success criteria across teams.
• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and align on goals and technical direction.
• Identify and mitigate risks by analyzing data, metrics, and program health visibility.
• Drive improvements to development processes and architectures, reducing bottlenecks and streamlining delivery.
• Communicate progress, trade-offs and recommendations to senior leadership to build consensus.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Requirement analysis

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Job description

Are you energized by solving complex technical challenges that span multiple teams and systems? Do you thrive when turning ambiguity into clear plans and measurable outcomes? As a Technical Program Manager III at Amazon, you will own the lifecycle of cross-functional programs that drive meaningful impact across the organization. You will define program strategy, align business and engineering stakeholders, and deliver results at scale. This role puts you at the intersection of technology and business, where your ability to navigate complexity, make sound trade-offs, and communicate effectively will shape the direction of critical initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

• Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, cross-functional programs, including setting objectives, establishing success criteria, and driving execution across multiple teams and organizations.
• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, negotiate trade-offs between time, effort, and features, and ensure alignment on program goals and technical direction.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively by analyzing data, reviewing metrics, and establishing mechanisms that provide visibility into program health and progress.
• Drive improvements to development processes and system architectures by working with teams to reduce dependencies, eliminate bottlenecks, and streamline delivery workflows.
• Author clear program narratives and communicate progress, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior leadership, building consensus across teams with differing perspectives.

A day in the life

You start by reviewing program metrics and status updates to identify emerging risks or blockers. Mid-morning, you facilitate a cross-team alignment meeting where engineering leads discuss architectural trade-offs and you help the group reach a clear decision. After lunch, you draft a program update narrative for senior leadership, distilling complex technical details into concise recommendations. Later, you connect with a partner team to scope an upcoming integration, mapping dependencies and defining milestones. Throughout, you balance strategic planning with hands‑on problem solving.

About the team

Our team is focused on delivering technology programs that improve how Amazon builds and operates at scale. We work closely with engineering, product, and business partners to tackle problems that require coordination across organizational boundaries. We value clear thinking, collaborative problem solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you are looking for a role where your technical judgment and program leadership will have a visible, lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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&DD 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 parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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.

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&DD 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 parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.