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We're seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team at Amazon. This role sits at the critical intersection of technical innovation and program execution, requiring both deep technical acumen and exceptional leadership capabilities.
Key job responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Lead multiple complex technical programs simultaneously
- Create and execute program roadmaps
- Manage dependencies across teams and organizations
- Make critical technical decisions
- Own end-to-end delivery of major initiatives
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with senior leadership
- Align multiple teams and priorities
- Drive consensus on technical decisions
- Communicate program status effectively
- Manage expectations across organizations
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks early
- Develop mitigation strategies
- Track and report on program health
- Manage scope and change control
- Ensure compliance with requirements
Resource Management
- Plan and allocate resources
- Manage program budgets
- Balance competing priorities
- Optimize team efficiency
- Track and report on resource utilization
Key Deliverables:
- Program plans and roadmaps
- Technical documentation
- Status reports and metrics
- Risk assessments
- Resource allocation plans
- Budget tracking
- Performance metrics
A day in the life
Sr. PMs at Amazon lead complex initiatives by coordinating across multiple engineering teams, product managers, and senior stakeholders. Daily activities include running stand-ups, managing program timelines, and solving technical and operational challenges. The role focuses on ensuring reliability, managing debt, and driving strategic initiatives while balancing competing priorities. Key responsibilities involve stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and resource allocation. Success requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and leadership skills. Sr. PMs must navigate both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals while maintaining program momentum and meeting business objectives.- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
