Amazon · 16 hours ago
Principal Technical Program Manager - Aeronautical, Amazon Leo
Bellevue, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$177K/yr - $239K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead their aeronautical enterprise services initiative. In this high-impact role, you'll coordinate between engineering, product management, and aviation industry customers to ensure the delivery of aviation products and services while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
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Responsibilities
Establish and maintain comprehensive program governance, delivering accurate, timely reporting to both customer-facing teams and Amazon Leo leadership
Define and track key performance indicators that balance customer satisfaction with product readiness and operational excellence
Lead strategic program reviews, coordination meetings, and workshops with internal stakeholders, customers, airframe manufacturers, and industry partners
Engage with customers during pre-sales to deeply understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical and operational plans
Integrate customer voice into tools, mechanisms, and processes that drive superior service delivery
Participate in executive-level status reviews with Amazon Leo leadership and customers to ensure successful service rollout and adoption
Coordinate across company departments, vendors, airframe manufacturers, and partners to prepare technical, compliance, and commercial artifacts for licenses, type approvals, and regulatory audits
Work closely with the FAA and other aerospace regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance throughout the product lifecycle
Manage relationships with MROs and customer organizations to establish frameworks for smooth installation and integration of delivered products
Partner with supply chain teams to ensure on-time production deliveries that meet customer commitments
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities, establishing best practices that scale across the organization
Oversee the complete service delivery plan from product definition through the entire lifecycle of the Amazon Leo aeronautical program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Aviation, Aerospace, Technical Communications, etc.)
7+ years of demonstrated experience managing complex aeronautical programs with multiple stakeholders
2+ years of hands-on experience with end-to-end product delivery for in-flight connectivity (IFC), including both service components and hardware installed in aircraft
Proven experience working with the FAA or other aerospace regulatory bodies on certification and compliance matters
Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred
Deep knowledge of all phases of the aviation product lifecycle: design, development, testing, certification, production, maintenance, and support
Direct experience managing the complete lifecycle of STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) and line-fit programs
Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity, influence diverse stakeholders, and build consensus in complex organizational environments
Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize multiple requirements and create elegant solutions to complex problems
Demonstrated track record of influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment across internal and external stakeholders
Master's degree in a relevant technical field
Benefits
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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