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Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead integration and operations of next generation storage (SSD) for our cloud systems. The ideal TPM candidate will be an experienced program manager who understands end to end SSD development and integration into storage hardware platforms. The successful candidate will be an innovative self-starter and leader, who likes ambiguity. The candidate will have an obsession with data and precise analysis and will use these as inputs to make and drive decisions. The candidate will have experience building processes and mechanism to scale and increase execution efficiency.

Key job responsibilities

• As a TPM on the HWEng Drives team, you will lead the engagement with third party vendors to define, develop and deliver new SSD products into AWS portfolio. You will lead multiple simultaneous storage (SSD) qualification that are used to build and operate our storage platforms infrastructure at massive scale. Work will be in a highly cross-functional environment which includes internal customers, external vendors and technology partners.

• You understand storage (SSD) fundamentals and working with systems at scale and are able to influence technical priorities and business strategy through data-driven contributions.

• You are able to effectively navigate through ambiguous situations. You are able to define the problem and build a team around it to get to desired outcome

• You have a systematic approach towards problem solving and are able to identify and deliver process and mechanism to operate, debug, and scale systems. You do not mind getting your hands dirty and are able to deep dive into technical issues yourself.

• You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. Using data and key metrics, you will also drive and measure process improvements that enhance our operational effectiveness.

• You are able to communicate ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences including Directors and VPs.

• Your program management practices set a great example to others. You define clear goals and objectives. Drive crisp decisions in your program area and move project forward and in right priority order. You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your team and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience

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

• 5+ years of storage (SSD) or server technology experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical product or program management experience

• Experience managing fleet operations for large infrastructure through dashboards and metrics.

• 3+ years experience in product development working with third party vendors (CM/OEM/ODM)

• Experienced in gathering requirements to build SSD roadmap and specifications

• Prior experience engaging with technology providers in the industry to track and apply emerging technologies to innovative server designs

• A strong track record of executing in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Highly experienced with data-driven decision making

• Confident leader who can prioritize, analyze trade-offs and communicate clearly and effectively internally and externally, across organization boundaries. Able to independently influence and resolve conflicts with others

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.