Amazon.com Services LLC

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Ops Engineering, transportation and logistics

PrincipalEngineeringProgramManager,WorldWideEngineering&Innovation(WWEI)

$143–193k Bellevue, Washington, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Principal Engineering Program Manager, World Wide Engineering & Innovation (WWEI) at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Strategic leadership, Program management, Technical expertise, Stakeholder management. Define multi-year engineering roadmaps. Manage strategic planning processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities; Drive organizational effectiveness; Enhance operational efficiency

Industry & Context.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Ops Engineering, transportation and logistics
Problems you'll solve

Data analysis; Data-driven decision making; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years managing, analyzing, communicating results, 7+ years working cross functionally, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related, Experience in program requirements definition, Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, Experience driving execution of large-scale project plans, Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives, Knowledge of diverse MHS, industrial mechanical and electrical systems and automation, controls and robotics systems, 7+ years program or project management or project engineering experience

Nice to Have

Master's degree, or MBA, 6+ years project management disciplines, Experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition, Experience leading organizational change initiatives, Experience establishing and managing engineering PMO governance frameworks

What You'll Do.

Define multi-year engineering roadmaps

Manage strategic planning processes

Create and implement Strategic Programs framework

Serve as strategic advisor

Lead ideation of worldwide initiatives

Lead and oversee engineering initiatives

Establish scalable program management practices

Provide engineering oversight

Establish and monitor key performance metrics

Lead data-driven decision making

Analyze data within Amazon and industry

Build trusted reports

Collect industry leading technology improvements

Pioneer new approaches

Collaborate with Science

Implement innovative AI solutions

Develop executive-level communications

Build and maintain relationships with leadership

Lead development of executive business reviews

Provide strategic direction and mentorship

Establish governance frameworks

Mentor Program Managers

Lead change management efforts

Participate in hiring processes

Build pipeline for future leaders

Partner with engineering verticals

Deliver high standard outputs

Bring cadenced visibility

Identify areas of innovation

Drive new initiatives

Benchmark industry leading-edge technologies

Compare and evaluate strategies

Develop data-driven insights and metrics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-organizational programs; Senior leadership meetings; Engineering verticals; Science, Tech, and BI teams; Key stakeholders; Engineering teams; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Executive-level communications; Business reviews; Technical information synthesis

Process & Methodology

Strategic planning, Program management, Roadmap planning, Process excellence, Governance frameworks, Metrics, Data-driven decision making, Risk management, Critical path management

Full Job Description

As a Principal Engineering Program Manager in the WW Engineering and Innovation (WWEI) organization, you will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for providing executive-level guidance, and engineering planning oversight across the organization's most critical engineering initiatives and rhythm of business. This unique role combines high-level strategic planning with deep technical expertise, supporting senior leadership and orchestrating complex, cross-organizational programs. You will lead the Engineering PMO for the organization, shape technical direction, drive organizational effectiveness, and ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities while spearheading transformation initiatives and process excellence across our worldwide teams. Key job responsibilities **Strategic Leadership & Planning** Define multi-year engineering roadmaps aligning with business goals and emerging technologies Own and manage critical strategic planning processes and documentation, including three-year plans, Big Rock Initiatives, and quarterly business reviews Create and implement Strategic Programs (SP) mental model, framework, and charter for the organization Serve as a strategic advisor to the Engineering verticals supporting in senior-level meetings and critical decision-making forums Lead ideation of high-priority worldwide initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and objectives **Program Management & Execution** Lead and oversee critical engineering and technical initiatives across multiple teams, aligning projects with the organization's strategic goals and roadmap from planning to delivery Establish and maintain scalable program management practices that balance efficiency with appropriate oversight Provide engineering oversight across multiple teams of engineers, product, and process experts Establish and monitor key performance metrics to drive operational excellence Lead data-driven decision making for resource allocation, priority

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