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Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo 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. 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. The Leo Electronic Supply Chain team is seeking a Manager to lead our Operations Technical Program Management (OPM) team. This team is responsible for technical manufacturing and procurement operations across the supply base for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) destined for our satellites. The successful candidate will solve for the long-term needs of the supply base while remaining deeply engaged in the management of daily product delivery. Key job responsibilities - Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operations Program Managers - Ensure hardware is delivered to support production schedules identifying, tracking, and resolving risks to delivery with cross functional teams as necessary - Protect future deliveries through detailed and proactive evaluation of supplier production lines for capacity and manufacturing quality - Report status to senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner - Develop and implement best practices within the team while ingesting and replicating best practices from other teams - Lead team to execute annual improvement plans 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. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems. - Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives - Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and make data-driven decisions - 5+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or related field experience - 3+ years of team management experience - Technical understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and materials, capacity assessments, and quality requirements - Experience driving continuous improvement activities, and performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Correction of Errors (COE). - Experience driving supplier development programs and manufacturing technology transfers - Master's degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Master's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration - Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification - Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma - Direct experience managing high-complexity electronics contract manufacturers, preferably in aerospace or defense industries - Demonstrated success in implementing advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated industries - Deep expertise in space-grade electronics manufacturing, including familiarity with J-STD-001 Space Addendum, IPC-A-610 Space Addendum, and AS9100 requirements 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 amazon.jobs for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs . USA, WA, Bellevue - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually

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Key job responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operations Program Managers
Ensure hardware is delivered to support production schedules identifying, tracking, and resolving risks to delivery with cross functional teams as necessary
Protect future deliveries through detailed and proactive evaluation of supplier production lines for capacity and manufacturing quality
Report status to senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner
Develop and implement best practices within the team while ingesting and replicating best practices from other teams
Lead team to execute annual improvement plans
About the team
Mentorship & Career Growth
Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and make data-driven decisions
5+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or related field experience
3+ years of team management experience
Technical understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and materials, capacity assessments, and quality requirements
Experience driving continuous improvement activities, and performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Correction of Errors (COE).
Experience driving supplier development programs and manufacturing technology transfers
Master's degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Master's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration
Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
Direct experience managing high-complexity electronics contract manufacturers, preferably in aerospace or defense industries
Demonstrated success in implementing advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated industries
Deep expertise in space-grade electronics manufacturing, including familiarity with J-STD-001 Space Addendum, IPC-A-610 Space Addendum, and AS9100 requirements
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually

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