Principal TPM, Amazon Flex

DescriptionAmazon’s Last Mile Technology has the operational focus of providing new and different technologies to solve challenges in the last mile delivery space.We want to ensure a top- in- class customer experience from the time a customer places an order on Amazon.com to the time it lands in the customer’s hands.It is in our makeup to drive true innovation in this space.Building on that concept, one of the key delivery systems to support Last Mile is Amazon Flex.Amazon Flex aims to delight customers by delivering millions of packages faster than ever before.But this is not just benefiting our end customers.with Amazon Flex, individuals can now be their own boss while earning money delivering ultra- fast orders.You can find out more about Amazon Flex at flex.amazon.com.Key job responsibilitiesKey job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will define, own and drive technical workflows that reduce the manual work of core team members.You will improve code efficacy by designing appropriate monitors, alarms and testing suites.You will leverage high- judgement in determining risks, trade- offs, opportunity cost, and benefits in prioritizing work for our 3P tech partner.Finally, you will lead a team of 30+ through quarterly planning and hold all stakeholders accountable to a high throughput by developing flashes, monthly business updates, and other mechanisms.As a technical leader, you will influence strategy and outcomes across Last and Middle Mile programs.The right candidate will possess a strong program management background, will have high judgement and follow- through, and will have a well- rounded background in current web technologies.This role will inform strategic initiatives, and will require you to own projects from ideation to execution and delivery.This role is inherently cross- functional and requires a strong ability to project manage, communicate, influence and earn the trust of software engineers, product teammates, stakeholders, and business leadership.Basic Qualifications- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 5+ years of software development experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedulesPreferred Qualifications- 8+ years of hands- on work managing complex technology projects experience- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedulesOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit we- hire/accommodations for more information.If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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