Amazon

Senior Tech Infra Program Manager, Strategic Planning

Amazon$148K — $201K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program or technical project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years in complex material handling systems or related fields
  • Domain expertise in industrial, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering
  • Experience in project management and execution of large-scale systems

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution strategy for material handling system implementations
  • Lead cross-functional communications and strategic planning
  • Develop mechanisms to increase project delivery speed while ensuring quality
  • Build relationships with Amazon development and operations teams
  • Coordinate system integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
  • Manage technical partnerships with OEMs and engineering firms
  • Proactively identify technical risks in system design and implementation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts and adoption reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
One Material Handling System (OMHS) is building Amazon's in-house material handling capabilities, transforming how Amazon designs, builds, and operates its facilities. As Amazon's internal material handling system integrator, we combine precision in technical project management with the vision needed to revolutionize our material handling capabilities. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who will exemplify ownership of their assigned material handling projects, ensuring successful implementation across Amazon's network. Our S-TIPM works closely with WWDE, Operations Engineering, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver complex material handling systems. This role requires both strategic vision and tactical execution to standardize project delivery while maintaining the high standards that complex material handling systems demand. You will drive projects through our comprehensive Project Lifecycle Framework, from initiation through commissioning and handover, while helping establish the processes and playbooks that will enable OMHS to scale across Amazon's network.

Key job responsibilities

In partnership with WWDE, Operations Engineering, and strategic suppliers, this individual will drive the execution strategy for material handling system implementations. This position will provide project leadership throughout the entire lifecycle of specific project(s) of a particular building type (ARS, SSD).

- You will serve as the single-threaded leader between engineering teams, operations, and implementation partners.

- You will lead cross-functional communications and strategic planning for material handling system deployment, determine KPIs, and drive standardization initiatives. You must be obsessed with execution excellence, creating mechanisms and processes that increase velocity while maintaining quality. You will be key in assisting in the development of our Project Lifecycle Framework and implementation playbooks.

- This role requires building relationships with Amazon development and operations teams and with senior leaders.

- Drive technical integration strategy and execution for complex material handling systems

- Lead end-to-end system implementation programs spanning mechanical engineering, controls integration, power systems, and operational requirements of specific project(s) of a particular building type (ARS, SSD)

- Customize and execute standardized technical deployment methodologies and integration playbooks to enable implementation of Amazon-spec material handling equipment

- Execute complex material handling projects through all lifecycle phases while ensuring technical requirements, performance standards, and operational metrics are met

- Coordinate between specialized engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls) and maintain ownership for system integration approaches

- Drive continuous improvement in technical integration methods, system performance standards, and commissioning procedures

- Manage technical partnerships with OEMs and 3P engineering firms to ensure optimal system design and integration

- Leverage technical knowledge management systems and engineering documentation standards for material handling implementations

- Maintain alignment between engineering teams, operations stakeholders, and external partners on technical requirements and system specifications

- Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks in system design, integration approach, and operational implementation

- Define technical standards and best practices for material handling system implementations for specific project(s)

A day in the life

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute material handling system implementations while establishing standardized processes for future deployments. Develop and deliver project execution strategies and detailed plans to drive implementation from initiation through commissioning, ensuring project(s) success. Interface with strategic partners to ensure successful integration of Amazon-spec equipment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years experience, preferably in design, specification, project management and execution of large-scale complex material handling systems, or domain expertise in one of the following disciplines: industrial, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; industrial or construction management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in a related technical field

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, GA, ATLANTA - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, GA, Atlanta - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Westboro - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 141,200.00 - 191,100.00 USD annually

USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

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