Senior Technical Program Manager, Robotic Sortation Tech

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and partnership you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be part of the Sortation Vertical focused on next generation sortation products, as well as supporting the existing solutions in the field. The TPM will manage the full project lifecycle of innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers and Sortation Centers. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of NPI & Sustaining programs while serving as liaison between Systems Engineering, Deployment Engineering, Solutions, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Product, & Customer Support. If you are a Technical Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Engineer looking to grow your skills in project/program management, with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment and the desire to be a contributor to Amazon's next generation fulfillment & logistics technology, we want to talk with you. Joining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to build systems that benefit millions of customers and support sellers spanning the globe. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary program / project management, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, and a passion for creating reliable and maintainable systems. The candidate should be open to new challenges, strong at multi-tasking, innovative, creative, self-directed and a great team player. Candidate should drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions. Key job responsibilities * Lead the effective and efficient delivery of complex sortation solutions, working across all engineering disciplines. * Interact with key stakeholders to define and deliver against project goals, including both technical and operational deliverables * Collaborate cross functionally for extensible solution development and integration. An ideal candidate has experience with complex system design, including experience integrating hardware and software deliverables * Drive consensus on technical decisions and ensure the appropriate resources are employed to deliver high quality results * Lead the development and decomposition of comprehensive functional requirements & specifications, partnering with Product Management and Systems Engineering. * Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at the program level * Create, maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders * Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities * Develop and drive engineering project schedules * Deliver programs across all engineering disciplines including Hardware, Software, Solutions, Regulatory Compliance, System QA, and Deployment. * Partner with groups external to the Sortation Team to successfully deliver on project goals * Triage, prioritize, and execute against incoming requests from the field or partner teams A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours