Amazon · 1 day ago
Technical Program Manager, Development Engineering, Global Energy Sustainability & Automation (GESA)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $198K/yr
4+ years expAmazon is a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, Washington, and is the global leader in e-commerce. They are seeking a dynamic Technical Program Manager to support and lead projects for their growing fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles and related technologies, focusing on improving safety and efficiency in fulfillment centers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Understand, educate, and enforce technical standards and specifications for AGV systems with internal and external development partners
Manage AGV implementation plans and partner with FC resources and robotics vendors to deploy autonomous vehicle technologies in Amazon Fulfillment centers
Act as advocate for AGV development programs with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with operational requirements
Evaluate current AGV testing procedures, qualification protocols, and tools to identify areas for streamlining and improving deployment efficiency
Serve as subject matter expert for AGV development technologies within Amazon, educating our vendor base on autonomous navigation guidelines and ensuring compliance with safety standards
Define forward-looking strategy for long-term AGV development programs, including technology roadmaps and integration planning
Coordinate and engage with cross-functional teams (Robotics, Operations, Safety, etc.) across the network to successfully implement AGV projects
Conduct standing meetings/calls with internal stakeholders to discuss change requests and provide status updates
Develop and roll-out standard work
Identify and manage project risks
Approximately 50% travel requirement (this is not a virtual/remote by design role)
Lead cross-functional team meetings to review automation project status and milestones
Analyze operational data and requirements from fulfillment centers to identify automation opportunities
Collaborate with vendor partners to refine technical solutions and implementation strategies
Conduct site walks with local operations teams to understand workflow challenges and validate proposed solutions
Partner with Safety and Learning teams to develop standard operating procedures for new automation systems
Review technical documentation and compliance requirements with TUV-R representatives
Coordinate with IT teams to ensure system integration requirements are met
Drive resolution of technical issues through stakeholder alignment and clear communication
Develop and maintain project timelines and deliverables
Evaluate vendor proposals and solutions for scalability across the network
Document best practices and lessons learned for knowledge sharing
Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
4+ years of technical product or program management experience
3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
3+ years of analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations experience
Strong technical project management skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining focus on safety and operational excellence
Preferred
3+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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