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Amazon Technologies, Inc. lists this Principal Infrastructure Technical Program Manager, Industrial Robotics Group opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Principal Technical Infrastructure Program Manager
We're seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine innovative AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. We're looking for a Principal Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to drive manufacturing design and execution. You will be an extension of the senior leadership team and will drive collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams to ensure our plans are aligned and critical paths are tackled as effectively as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to start from a blank slate and use first principles fundamentals to execute on a fully integrated product with the ambition to enable the most advanced high volume manufacturing in the world.
Key job responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Coordination:
Own manufacturing design & construction process and coordination across planning, design, construction, manufacturing integration and ramp through handover to operations teams
'Concept to completion' ownership of your programs with full accountability for program success
Own Plan of Record and scope definition by integrating comprehensive factory requirements, layouts, and goals
Establish and maintain program governance mechanisms including regular leadership reviews and cross-functional alignment
Cross-Functional Integration:
Own scoping efforts by pulling together cross-functional teams, understanding their needs, driving technical planning, defining options/trade-offs/cost/schedule/impacts
Secure alignment between working teams and leadership teams through effective stakeholder management
Be the bridge that secures program alignment between large cross-functional teams: manufacturing, production, engineering, construction, facilities, material flow, and workplace spaces
Apply 'Customer Obsession' by ensuring all stakeholders' needs are understood and integrated into program planning
Technical Program Management:
Own program schedule, requirements, and reporting tools for visibility on progress, risks, changes, and mitigation strategies
Fundamentally understand and scrutinize technical stakeholders' requirements and translate them into project scope with clear execution plan and responsibilities
Drive leadership reviews, funding requests & cross-functional investigations and studies
Establish data-driven decision making mechanisms and continuous improvement processes
Operational Excellence:
Apply 'Deliver Results' through rigorous program management and execution discipline
Drive 'Bias for Action' in resolving blockers and accelerating critical path activities
Implement risk management frameworks and contingency planning
Establish mechanisms for continuous learning and process improvement
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent
8+ years of engineering experience on manufacturing and industrial projects from concept to delivery
Advanced project management skills and demonstrated application of program management fundamentals to complex engineering problems
Experience managing programs with multi-million dollar budgets and broad, cross-functional teams stakeholder
Expertise in manufacturing, material flow and construction
Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment installation, and facility integration
Experience with manufacturing ramp-up and production readiness activities
Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and safety management
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to understand complex problems and distill into clear execution plans via written and verbal communication
Experience managing conflicting objectives and compressed timelines within complex industrial project execution
Ability to navigate ambiguous environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
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
USA, TX, Austin - 176,900.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 176,900.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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