Amazon

Sr. Technical Program Manager - Amazon Photos, Amazon Photos

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
  • 5+ years of experience working directly with software engineering teams
  • Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating release schedules
  • Expertise in building and evaluating system-level technical designs
  • Proven ability to develop, execute, and deliver product and technical roadmaps

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of cross-functional programs with engineering and product teams
  • Drive architectural decisions and technical planning for large-scale systems
  • Anticipate and manage bottlenecks and make trade-offs between customer needs and technical constraints
  • Break down complex projects into actionable tasks and ensure timely delivery
  • Coordinate planning across multiple teams to find technical solutions
  • Cultivate trust and relationships with internal and external teams
  • Lead discussions to ensure strategic investments are made

Benefits

  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits including equity and sign-on payments
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Support for individuals with disabilities during hiring process
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

- Lead cross-functional program execution, partnering with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver customer-facing features and foundational services

- Drive architectural decisions and technical planning for complex, large-scale systems handling massive data sets and ML model serving

- Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, and make tradeoffs balancing customer needs, business requirements, and technical constraints

- Break down large, complex projects into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, and deliver them successfully and on time

- Coordinate and plan across multiple teams, finding technical solutions that span services and applications

- Cultivate relationships and earn trust with teams both inside and outside your organization, using diverse unblocking tools and mechanisms

- Lead Think Big processes, ensuring the organization looks around corners and plans the right investments

- Identify and create mechanisms that raise the bar on quality and speed of delivery

Gather high-quality requirements and drive toward optimal architectural outcomes

- Track and communicate the path to delivery within and across the organization

A day in the life

As a Senior TPM, you will lead collaboration across multiple teams and organizations, driving the planning, architecture, and delivery of high-quality customer experiences. You will work on initiatives spanning backend services, client applications, and integrations with Amazon's broader device ecosystem including Echo Show, Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and future products. Your role requires coordinating across engineering, product, QA, marketing, and UX teams to ensure we are building scalable, long-term technical solutions while meeting our commitments.

About the team

Amazon Photos helps consumers preserve and re-live their memories. The service comes with unlimited photo storage for Prime members and apps are available on iOS, Android, Web, Desktop, Fire Tablet & Fire TV. The service is also integrated into Alexa devices such as Echo Show. We have ambitious goals to scale growth and adoption of the service around the world and delight our customers with a great product.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience

- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience

- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

- Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design

- Experience developing and executing/delivering product and technical roadmaps

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering

- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership

- Experience designing and developing robust and scalable software and services in multimedia areas

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 - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

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.
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