Principal Technical Program Manager, MOD Technologies ID - 12481

Description

Ready to take supply chain into the future at Amazon? If so, the Books Make-on-Demand Technologies (MOD Tech) org is looking for an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager (P-TPM) to revolutionize the way Amazon fulfills books (to start) via seamless content ingestion, on-demand manufacturing, and management of inventory supply before it even exists!

With Print-On-Demand (POD), customers can buy any book in any language on Amazon, where publishers and authors can distribute their titles across Amazon’s global websites without having to hold physical inventory, where every book is always “in-stock” and customer orders are manufactured in real-time and delivered on-time, helping the environment by only printing books readers want. Over the past 10 years, Amazon’s POD business has grown rapidly and become a strategic cornerstone in Amazon’s physical media business by supporting both selection and availability – but it is still “day one.” So, come build complex solutions and architectures promising to enable many products beyond books, on-demand.

As a Principal Technical Program Manager on MOD Tech, you will independently lead broad cross-organization efforts from the early stages through release. You will be responsible for influencing organization roadmap priorities, system owners, team makeup, and technical direction. You will represent difficult trade-off decisions and debates clearly to senior leaders to help them understand options. You will be able to identify when a solution requires additional technical guidance or unlocks additional capabilities. You will manage cross-functional and cross-organization communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed, and needs are aligned. You will guide the technical direction to deliver a solution that meets Amazon high standards for customer satisfaction, efficiency, stability, extensibility, simplicity, and operational excellence.

You will focus on identifying opportunities to scale and automate working with multiple supply chain teams and POD manufacturing operations across the globe. A Principal TPM in this job needs to deeply understand the end-to-end architecture of Amazon's POD, retail and fulfillment systems. They will work with business and product stakeholders, software, QA, training, and operations teams to drive architectural changes to optimize complex fulfillment systems designed for traditional physical inventory, with just-in-time production. The optimal candidate can articulate when a new service, integration or interface is needed (and when it is not). They write high level technical functionality one-pager/6-pager/FAQs (e.g., clarify inputs/outputs of a service, etc.).

The successful candidate will have an interest in book production and optimizing supply, combining creativity and passion for amazing customer experiences. They must be highly analytical, able to work effectively in a matrix organization, indirectly influence global, cross-functional partners, and adept at synthesizing technologies and capabilities into high quality, simple solutions.

Come join our MOD team and get ready to Work Hard, Have Fun, and Make History!

About The Team

We innovate to ensure on-demand “always available” inventory is a first-class supply type and offering here at Amazon, thereby revolutionizing inventory management and ensuring in-stock protection.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
  • Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
  • Experience in the design or development of manufacturing, supply-chain or fulfillment related systems; machine or device integration, IoT, edge compute, MES, OEE

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2913397

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