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We are seeking a TPM manager to lead satellite avionics and power systems development.
At Amazon, we’re inventing on behalf of customers, and with Amazon Leo, we’re redefining what global connectivity looks like. Our mission is to deliver fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Every system we build helps connect people to education, healthcare, opportunity, and each other.
We are seeking a TPM manager to lead satellite avionics and power systems development. This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, hardware, software, test, and manufacturing, driving complex programs that ultimately become part of the LEO satellite infrastructure powering global connectivity.
In this role, you manage the TPM team that drives delivery of complex projects involving system architecture, modem, high speed signals, RF communication systems, electrical design, mechanical design, embedded software, thermal design, reliability design, manufacturing, and test. You'll lead the team to develop integrated plans, drive execution, and remove blockers to enable teams to deliver faster and with higher quality. Your ability to see around corners and proactively manage dependencies and risks will be critical to our success.
This is a manager role with broad organizational influence. You’ll drive alignment and execution, leveraging your technical domain knowledge, strong program management fundamentals, and trusted partnerships with all teams throughout the organization.
Own end-to-end Avionics and power systems development programs from concept through production, managing initiatives that span multiple engineering disciplines and directly impact Leo's satellite constellation deployment.
Force multiply through the team to ensure delivery, while upholding and insisting on the highest standards.
Develop strategic and tactical plans for the team to continuously increase development velocity, quality, and delivery for Amazon customers. This includes optimizing technical program management approaches and development methodologies, tools, and applications.
Hire and onboard the team; Develop plans and strategies to train, develop, and grow team capabilities and increase performance.
Field escalations and negotiate priorities across the Leo program. Drives resolution across workstreams and stakeholder groups.
Partners closely with engineering (electrical, software, reliability, thermal, test, mechanical, manufacturing), driving engineering trades and technical solutions. (system, sub-system, and component level)
Develop and coach structured risk management approaches, maintaining a high bar of accountability across design and production teams to ensure program commitments are met.
Develop and coach integrated schedule development, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs in a high-speed, high-complexity, agile environment.
Apply understanding of concept of operations, system budgets, and lifecycle considerations for satellite avionics and power systems.
Translate engineering concepts into executable plans. (hardware and software)
Formulate plans with engineering and manufacturing for new product introductions including DFM, manufacturing processes, test strategies, and automated test system development.
Drive cross-team alignment on ownership, sequencing, and delivery while adapting quickly as conditions change, ensuring deliverables meet customer, mission and program requirements.
Write and present data-driven narratives (quarterly business reviews, post-mortems, etc.) to influence and inform key decision makers.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3+ years experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in delivery of products involving hardware and software
5+ years of technical product or program management experience
Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience with Agile or other program management methodologies
Prior experience as a people manager including all aspects of hiring and developing a team.
Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering to reach optimum system level trades and drive technical solutions on avionics product and system development
Ability to build strong partnerships across the organization, including with executive leadership.
Proven track record managing complex programs at scale, including building execution plans, defining success metrics, mitigating risk, and driving cross-functional alignment with interdisciplinary stakeholders
High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Proven ability to deal effectively with ambiguity while leading in a high-speed, agile environment.
Proven leadership skills to lead team(s) without direct authority
Experience in development or test of complex board designs (e.g., high-speed interfaces, power electronics, or high-reliability systems) in an aerospace, consumer electronics, automotive, or other relevant industries
Experience with manufacturing test strategies, test methods and automation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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. 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 163,600.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
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