Senior Technical Program Manager, Amazon Robotics Supply Chain

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Description
Is your passion inspired by invention?

Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA?

Do you like the idea of seeing how your work affects the bigger picture?

Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics (AR).

We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we cannot even image yet.

We invent new improvements every day.

We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics (AR) seeks a talented and motivated Sr. Supply Chain Systems Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the Robotics Supply Chain (RSC) team.

The TPM will lead the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for RSC.

The TPM will support the launch of new modules and system enhancements to meet the organization's growth plan with a higher degree of process automation.

The TPM will collaborate with internal customers, RSC functional teams, business applications product management, application and software engineering, and infrastructure teams while navigating a fast-paced project environment.

The TPM will own the planning and execution for all supply chain execution system launch deliverables across RSC.

The TPM will be the single-threaded leader for RSC ERP systems, developing technical solutions that scale to growth and solve challenges.

The TPM will own the technical planning and project execution in partnership with the AR system technology team for all launch deliverables across RSC.

The TPM must possess the ability to build strong relationships with customers and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is a large-scope, high-visibility role that requires a strong executive presence.

The TPM will require a solid understanding of supply chain processes, ERP technical system capabilities and associated business utilization (currently utilizing Oracle EBS), and interconnectivity to upstream and downstream applications (e.g., Agile PLM).

The Sr. TPM role for Supply Chain Systems will own all aspects of the ERP system, including data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for supply chain, be a domain expert able to dive deep into the supply systems, and have a strong understanding of supply chain processes.

Key job responsibilities
•Lead RSC technical/ system initiatives and maintain on-time delivery to program’s success criteria.

Understands system limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions, and/or the reasons for architectural decisions.
•Utilize strong technical judgement to inform stakeholders of technology and business trade-offs.

Has technical judgment; uses it to inform technology and business trade-offs.
•Partner with both IT, RSC, internal customers to understand current and future system limitations with respect to scaling ERP systems capability.

Knows how to decouple dependencies (e.g., SOA best practices), prevents duplicate efforts and collisions/outages
•Prepare and facilitate business requirements documents to ensure RSC customer needs are met through system enhancement.
•Partner with RSC stakeholders to analyze business requirements and translate into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives.

Knows how to make sure engineering teams are focused on the right solutions for the customer and organization.

Understands the consequences of short-term solutions and impact on long-term architecture
•Lead large scale ERP systems implementation projects to support supply chain business processes including the associated database management.

Capable of holding a technical team to a high standard for both solutions and technical practices.
•Able to simplify concurrent project delivery, including development and testing processes for projects that cross team boundaries.
•Develop and manage business process mapping, process gap identification, and gap reconciliation.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children.

Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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Maternity and Parental Leave Options
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team
The RSC Program Management for Robotics Supply Chain works across the Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR) department to enable manufacturing scalability and adaptability to best serve the Amazon Deployment Network.

Through strategic thought leadership, we evaluate supply constraints across the product portfolio to deliver solutions that optimize resource allocation and maximize customer responsiveness.

Our team’s holistic and peculiar mindset allows us to develop the manufacturing leaders of tomorrow while delivering results for our customers.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams 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
- Experience managing SAP ERP implementation program, building supply chain 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 defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Master’s degree.
- PMP Certification is a plus.
- APICS Certification is a plus.
- Experience with PLM systems preferred, especially Oracle Agile.
- Experience with MES systems preferred, especially Proplanner.
- 3+ years technical team leadership.
- Multidisciplinary background including IT configuration and business requirement development.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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