Amazon

Sr. Wireless TPM - Ops and Strategy, Wireless Connectivity

Amazon • $171K — $231K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams
  • 5+ years in technical product or program management
  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • 5+ years in technical program management with software engineering teams
  • Experience managing cross-functional programs and coordinating release schedules

Responsibilities

  • Own and run the leadership operating rhythm: WBR, MBR, QBR, OP cycles
  • Drive cross-team coordination across multiple sub-organizations
  • Prepare agendas, track action items, and ensure decisions are documented
  • Manage organization-wide communications including announcements and hiring updates
  • Oversee the annual OP1/OP2 planning cycle and headcount management
  • Monitor organization health and prepare escalation write-ups for leadership
  • Build and enhance AI-augmented workflows to automate operational tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Assistance for adoption and surrogacy
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to serve as the Chief of Staff for Amazon's Wireless Connectivity organization ( engineers across US and Asia). This person will own operational excellence, strategic planning, and AI-powered program management for a leadership org that ships wireless connectivity solutions (WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread, Zigbee, Matter, Sidewalk) across Amazon's entire device portfolio - Echo, Fire TV, Ring, Blink, Key, smart eyewear, and next-generation smart home products.

This is not a traditional "track one program" TPM role. You will be the operating system for a hardware engineering organization: running the planning cadence, driving headcount and budget decisions, preparing executive documents (OP1/OP2), monitoring health of 30+ concurrent programs, and building AI-augmented workflows that replace manual toil. You will be the person leadership relies on to know where every program stands and keep a pulse check on org health.

Key job responsibilities

Org Operations & Cadence

- Own and run the leadership operating rhythm: WBR, MBR, QBR, OP cycles

- Drive cross-team coordination across 4+ sub-orgs

- Prepare agendas, track action items, and ensure decisions are documented and followed through

- Manage org-wide communications: announcements, hiring updates, launch celebrations

Strategic Planning & HC Management

- Own the annual/bi-annual OP1/OP2 planning cycle end-to-end: narrative writing, HC asks, cost modeling

- Manage headcount forecasting

- Run monthly HC scrub: validate loading against 9-Box rules, identify violations, prepare remediation plans

- Model trade-offs between programs, functions, and geos for leadership decisions

- Prepare and maintain roadmap-to-HC mapping for 50+ product programs

Org Health & Escalation

- Monitor org health across the full portfolio (milestones, risks, blockers, dependencies)

- Build dashboards and automated reports that surface Red/Yellow status before review meetings

- Prepare escalation write-ups with data, context, and recommended actions for leadership

AI-Augmented Operations (Differentiator)

- Build, maintain, and improve AI agent workflows that automate operational toil

- Design and operate LLM-based tools for: HC scrub automation, program mapping, report generation, document

drafting

executive summaries

- Continuously identify manual processes that can be automated with AI/ML tooling

- Evaluate and adopt new AI capabilities (coding assistants, document analysis, data pipelines) for org-wide

benefit

Executive Communication

- Write executive-ready narratives: OP documents, business reviews, org highlights, 6-pagers

- Translate technical wireless engineering work into business impact for non-technical audiences

- Prepare data-backed briefing materials for leadership reviews

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience

- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience

- 3+ years of software development 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience

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

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

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, CA, Sunnyvale - 171,000.00 - 231,400.00 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.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Amazon

More Telecommunications & Hardware Jobs

Find similar Sr. Wireless TPM - Ops and Strategy, Wireless Connectivity jobs:

NationwideSunnyvale, CA