PCBA Supply Chain Tech Program Manager, Project Kuiper - Amazon

Description Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. The Project Kuiper team is looking for a Technical Program Manager with experience in Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA). The role will interface with cross-functional engineering, program/product management and commodity sourcing teams including suppliers to develop and manage the PCBA supply value stream for Kuiper. This role will help define and develop the interfaces, manage requirements, and organize technical efforts for the overall PCBA supply chain strategy and execution. Tackle challenging, novel situations every day and given the size of this initiative, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams across Amazon. You should be comfortable with a degree of ambiguity that's higher than most projects and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before! We'll need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains: software, hardware, networks, RF, embedded, real-time and distributed systems as well as industrial automation. Along the way, we guarantee that you'll learn a ton, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people. Your ability to take large, complex projects, break them into manageable pieces, and deliver timely results is invaluable. You will work with a team of experts and drive the team to successfully drive business goals. Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities - Develop and manage detailed schedules and project plans. - Develop program and team processes and tools - Manage supplier performance to plan and get to green plans for Satellite electronics (PCBs/PCBAs) - Communicate overall health of the PCBA satellite ship set to stakeholder leadership - Collaborate with cross functional teams to create project plans for externally sourced space hardware through the product life cycle - Collaborate with architecture, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams on ensuring cross-functional deliverables are identified and tracked. - Act as the point of contact for Kuiper PCBA Commodity Sourcing team for hardware teams and work with external teams to identify and mitigate programmatic risks in meeting shared goals. - Communicate clearly and effectively on plans, status, metrics and critical issues. Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner. - Organize regular project and team meetings, focusing the PCBA Sourcing Team's milestones and unblock technical issues by pulling together the multi-functional technical expertise to resolve the issues. - Be competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A day in the life This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and will work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and be constantly looking for ways to improve your product's performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. About the team Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Redmond, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - 1+ years Aerospace industry experience - 2+ years Technical program management experience - 1+ years Supply Chain experience - Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field - Working knowledge of project management+analytics tools (MS Office, Smartsheet, Tableau..) Preferred Qualifications - 1+ years experience with Aerospace Supply Chain 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 $76,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.