Sr. TPM, Companion Products & Services (ComPAS)

Senior • On-site

$133,900 - $231,400/yr

Sunnyvale, CA

DESCRIPTION

This is a unique opportunity to create exciting consumer products in a start-up like team. You will lead a team of TPMs, drive high impact decisions, enjoy being part of fast pace execution and get an opportunity to work with best of engineers and product managers.

We are looking for an individual who wants to work on a business that is growing at a rapid pace. We are a team that brings out consumer electronics from the concept stage to final delivery to end customers. We are critical part of product management and hardware development process and are accountable for successful product launches and ongoing support.
We are looking for a technical leader who has demonstrated team leadership and will provide deep technical expertise in defining, implementing, verifying, putting into production and deploying to the field, highly reliable consumer electronic products.

The Sr. Technical Program Manager will collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to conceive and design innovative consumer products. Throughout this process Sr. TPM will need to work closely with multi-disciplinary groups including Product Design, Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Reliability and Operations.

Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. TPM, you will drive alignment across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Safety, Reliability, System Integration, and Product Management teams. We are looking for a highly analytical, resourceful, data-driven, team-oriented leader who can work independently. You will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership of complex technical programs and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

The individual must demonstrate technical leadership to:
- Deliver high quality products that optimize performance, cost, manufacturing, and reliability.
- Work with key stakeholders in product management and engineering teams to define product requirements
- Lead cross functional product development from design through delivery
- Manage timeline, dependencies, and deliverables. Work with remote teams to deliver supporting hardware and software in sync with launch timelines.
- Work with partner teams to deliver supporting hardware and software in sync with launch timelines.
- Communicate regularly with senior management on status, risks and change control

You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done.

As a Sr. TPM, you will anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.

A day in the life
Your day will involve working with on new product concepts, debating engineering design, meeting cross functional teams and brainstorming with the product team. You will own the hardware design and deliverables end to end and regularly present to the executive team.

About the team
ComPAS (Companion Products & Services) team delivers 1P accessories and companion devices for multiple product verticals such as E-readers, Tablets, Fire TV, Echo, and Smart Home with both in-box and standalone products, at world class margins.

We are a team that brings out consumer electronics from the concept stage to final delivery to end customers. We are a 2-pizza team that is highly agile, fast and delivers! Its like a start-up within the larger devices’ organization.

TPM team within ComPAS is responsible for leading the hardware product development of Amazon branded companion devices, end to end, from concept to delivery. Our team is growing and needs new talent to increase the capabilities of our current team to build more smart connected products.

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 7+ years of hardware development experience across the full product life cycle – concept to production
- 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams delivering products on schedule
- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with Hardware engineering teams experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience in working with overseas CM/OEM/ODM vendors in product development
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware, Reliability, and Firmware teams to define and drive scope and clarity of work
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Track record of successfully delivering complete systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality
- Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines
- High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.

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