Sr. Product Manager, Technical, Amazon

Amazon • $151K — $204K *

Seattle, WA 98115In-Person

Consumer Technology

5 - 7 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

5+ years in product/program management, product marketing, business development, or technology roles
Bachelor's degree required
Experience with product feature delivery and tradeoff management
Proven ability to define and drive roadmap strategy
End-to-end product delivery experience
Familiarity with engineering discussions concerning technology strategy
Ability to represent critical customers in executive planning sessions

Responsibilities

Propose and implement innovative projects and system improvements
Create and manage detailed roadmaps and project plans
Drive customer-focused initiatives for a better shopping experience
Present innovative ideas to enhance customer objectives
Recommend product and business strategy based on data and insights
Report progress and influence executive-level decisions
Collaborate with engineers to develop technical design and approaches
Mentor teams to instill a culture of continuous innovation

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) matching program
Paid time off and parental leave
Mental health support and counseling services
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Flexible spending accounts

Full Job Description

The Buying Experiences team is looking for a highly motivated, customer obsessed, and entrepreneurial product leader to evolve the shopping experience on Amazon. This Buying Experience Product Manager will lead initiatives to simplify and innovate on product discovery and evaluation. This role will innovate on current and next-generation product pages that are dynamically tailored and integrated with multiple other Amazon systems. This role will cover both existing and new marketplaces and provide cross-functional leadership for product and business strategy.

Key job responsibilities

As a Senior Product Manager Technical, you'll:
• Propose and implement new projects or recommend system improvements.
• Create, prioritize, communicate, manage, and execute roadmaps, project plans, and commitments
• Have the obsession to drive a better customer experience through everything that we do here at Amazon
• Bring innovative ideas to the table, in order to find better ways of accomplishing our customer objectives
• Recommend business and product strategy
• Report progress and influence decisions with executive leadership
• Work closely with Sr. engineers and Team Leaders to architect and develop the best technical design and approach
• Foster culture of continuous innovations through mentoring, feedback, and metrics
• Interface with a diverse customer base to understand requirements, priorities, and processes
• Set clear, measurable quality goals for an organization in a data-driven way
• Personal traits not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders: (a) Exhibits excellent judgment, are right a lot (b) Able to dive deep and never out-of-touch with the details of the business (c) Strong results orientated and customer-centric approach. (d) Thinks big and have a bias for Action (e) Deal well with ambiguity

A day in the life

This role will work with geographically diverse engineering teams to drive the overall vision and roadmap for a multi-program shopping experience. This person will partner strongly with UX Design teams, engineering and partner teams across the Amazon Stores org to deliver owned projects and influence partner teams towards the desired customer experience cross program shopping. The primary customers are Amazon shopper customers and driving innovation to the buying experience.

About the team

This role sits within the broader Core Shopping organization, which owns the technology stack for the Amazon store worldwide from the front-end customer experience to back-end service technology and website hosting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

- Experience with end to end product delivery

- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product

- Experience managing technical products or online services

- Experience in representing and advocating for a variety of critical customers and stakeholders during executive-level prioritization and planning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in using analytical tools, such as Tableau, Qlikview, QuickSight

- Experience in building and driving adoption of new tools

- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship

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, Seattle - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

Learn more about Amazon

Size

1,608 employees

Market Cap

$832.6 billion

Industry

Retail & Consumer Goods

Net Income

$21.3 billion

Founded

1994

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