Sr. Technical Program Manager – Server Hardware Engineering, AWS Mainstream Compute

AWS Hardware Engineering Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

In this org: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Scaled Compute is a fast growing and leading-edge research and development team that creates enterprise compute and storage server designs for our innovative web service and e-commerce technology platforms. Our designs are industry-leading in terms of performance frugality and operational excellence and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the hundreds of thousands of customers who use utility computing today. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) to define and build the next generation of our cloud platforms. Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; were handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.

The ideal TPM candidate will be an experienced program manager who is skilled in managing server hardware product development teams across several geographic regions using a variety of suppliers (CM ODM/IHV). The successful candidate will be an innovative self-starter and leader. The candidate will be familiar with the cloud computing industry and AWS offerings and will be passionate about providing the best possible customer experience at the best cost. The candidate will have an obsession with data and precise analysis and will use these as inputs to make decisions.

Key job responsibilities
As a TPM on the Server Hardware Engineering team you will be responsible for leading multiple simultaneous hardware product development programs in a highly cross-functional environment which includes internal customers external vendors and technology partners. Youll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience at a world-class cost point. This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. Using data and key metrics you will also drive and measure process improvements that enhance our operational effectiveness. You will work independently in a dynamic challenging and fast-changing organization. Were changing an industry and we need individuals who are ready for this challenge and who want to reach beyond what is possible today.

A day in the life
You will have exposure to teams and leaders across the entire company. You will be a part of a leading edge research and development team. You will see many aspects of the Amazon business. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to improve things for our developers. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes that deliver both savings and productivity for Amazon.

About the team
The team you will report to consists of a diverse set of skills across many technical disciplines including TPM Hardware engineering software development and hardware systems design. We are committed to delivering innovated solutions to our customers through the full life cycle of delivering and operating AWS hardware.

- Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or equivalent
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- 7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience

- Experience defining KPIs/SLAs used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience working cross-functionally with electrical mechanical firmware and software and driving decision making among stakeholders with competing goals
- Strong technical and problem solving skills
- Confident leader who can prioritize and analyze trade-offs communicate clearly and compellingly and effectively influence internally and externally across organization boundaries. Able to independently influence and resolve conflicts with others
- Experienced in gathering requirements and developing server hardware specifications
- Ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations; experience working in cross functional groups including mechanical Engineering test reliability failure analysis.

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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&D 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 WA Seattle - 148700.00 - 201200.00 USD annually