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AWS builds the custom silicon and platforms that power the world's largest AI and machine learning workloads. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Technical Program Manager to drive the most complex, cross-organizational programs behind AWS's AI accelerators — Trainium and Inferentia. In this role, you will own the end-to-end delivery of ambiguous, high-stakes programs that span silicon, hardware, software platforms, and ML frameworks. You will bring structure to ambiguity, drive alignment across many teams, surface and resolve the critical path, and hold a diverse set of stakeholders accountable to commitments. You will be the connective tissue that turns a portfolio of independent efforts into a coherent, on-time delivery — and the trusted voice leadership relies on for a clear-eyed view of status, risk, and the decisions that matter. This is a rare opportunity to shape how purpose-built AI infrastructure gets built and shipped at scale. Key job responsibilities - Own the planning and end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional programs spanning silicon, hardware, software platforms, and ML frameworks — defining scope, milestones, dependencies, and the critical path. - Drive alignment across many teams and leaders; establish mechanisms (planning, status, risk reviews) that keep a complex program moving and transparent. - Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; drive mitigations and force clarity on trade-offs before they become launch-blocking. - Translate ambiguous, high-level goals into concrete plans with clear owners, dates, and success criteria. - Communicate crisp status, risks, and decision asks to senior leadership; be the single source of truth for program health. - Raise the bar on program management practices and mechanisms across the org, driving continuous improvement in how the team plans and executes. A day in the life You start the day scanning program dashboards and updating the critical path from a partner team. You run a cross-team sync to unblock a dependency between the hardware and software platform teams, then spend mid-morning pressure-testing a launch plan and pinning down owners and dates for the open risks. In the afternoon you drive a risk review, update the program's status narrative, and align stakeholders on a scope trade-off that protects the launch date. You close the day sending a crisp leadership update — where the program stands, the top risks, and the two decisions you need this week. Throughout, you are converting ambiguity into a clear, shared plan and holding the whole program accountable to it. About the team We are the platform organization behind AWS's Trainium and Inferentia accelerators — the custom AI chips that deliver industry-leading price-performance for training and inference. Our programs sit at the intersection of silicon, hardware, and large-scale distributed software. We operate at the frontier of AI infrastructure, where the programs we deliver directly shape the cost and speed of AI for customers worldwide. We value ownership, structured thinking, operational rigor, and a collaborative, high-trust culture where program managers and engineers succeed together. - 7+ years of technical product or program management experience - 8+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience - 5+ years of software development experience - 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience - Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering - 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience - Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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, CA, SANTA CLARA - 171,000.00 - 231,400.00 USD annually

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Own the planning and end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional programs spanning silicon, hardware, software platforms, and ML frameworks — defining scope, milestones, dependencies, and the critical path.
Drive alignment across many teams and leaders; establish mechanisms (planning, status, risk reviews) that keep a complex program moving and transparent.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; drive mitigations and force clarity on trade-offs before they become launch-blocking.
Translate ambiguous, high-level goals into concrete plans with clear owners, dates, and success criteria.
Communicate crisp status, risks, and decision asks to senior leadership; be the single source of truth for program health.
Raise the bar on program management practices and mechanisms across the org, driving continuous improvement in how the team plans and executes.
A day in the life
About the team
7+ years of technical product or program management experience
8+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
5+ years of software development experience
5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering
5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - 171,000.00 - 231,400.00 USD annually

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