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Sr. Technical Program Manager, Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

IT, Operations
New York, NY, USA · Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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Through Virtual Try On we're creating fun, immersive try-on experiences so you know it fits and flatters before it ships, while transforming the Amazon shopping experience into a personalized journey of inspiration, discovery, and evaluation. Our VTO portfolio includes a host of cutting-edge projects, including augmented reality and try-on experiences using a virtual avatar. Come join us as we create the future of fashion.

What makes this job awesome: If you’re inspired by challenging the status quo in a startup environment and building entirely new customer experiences from the ground up, this position is for you. You will work on technical roadmap that includes Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision (CV), 3D visualization, and other emerging technologies. The successful candidate must be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with high attention to detail, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

The right candidate will possess a strong technical leadership background and will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done.

Key job responsibilities
- Define and drive the strategic roadmap, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end program lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful program execution.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; escalate issues and drive resolution as needed.
- Develop detailed project plans, track progress against milestones, and provide regular status updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate decision-making processes, driving alignment and consensus across various teams and stakeholders.
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance program delivery efficiency and quality.