Principal Technical Program Manager, Payload SW

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$177,000–$239,400 / yr
Posted
124 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Principal Technical Program Manager, Payload SW

JOB TITLE: Principal Technical Program Manager, Payload SW The Principal Technical Program Manager, Payload SW joins the Leo team to lead the development of Satellite and ground Payload and Data Plane software. This role involves collaborating with engineering leaders to create project plans across the entire software stack, including data and management planes. You will drive engineering project execution, make technical trade-offs, manage scrums, and track budgets and schedules. Key responsibilities include mapping hardware and software co-dependencies, converting technical specifications, and coordinating cross-functional deliverables with architecture, hardware, software, and firmware teams. The position requires expertise in wireless communications, networking, embedded software, and project management. You will solve complex multi-subsystem integration problems to deliver an end-to-end network solution for a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $174950 from 60 postings across 12 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Create project plans for Satellite Payload software development across the entire software stack.
  • Ensure development meets specific schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
  • Drive engineering project execution, make technical trade-offs, and resolve blocking issues.
  • Aggregate and convert technical specifications for Satellite Payload and Data Plane software systems.
  • Establish mechanisms to manage scrums, tasks, budgets, dashboards, and delivery schedules.
  • Map hardware and software co-dependencies and track technical developments for major milestones.
  • Coordinate new hardware bring-up across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
  • 7+ years of technical product or program management experience.
  • 10+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
  • 7+ years of software development experience.
  • Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules.
  • Experience in wireless communications, networking, and embedded software.
  • 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects (preferred).
  • Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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