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DESCRIPTION

Amazon is one of the world’s most admired companies, and Alexa is a leader in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ambient computing. Our products are used by millions of customers on a daily basis. The Alexa Mobile organization is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive large cross-organizational projects.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing large, complex technology initiatives across multiple teams and organizations.
- Developing the overall strategy for large programs across all stages from concept to delivery.
- Meeting challenging business goals and showing measurable improvements for customers, engineering efficiency or business results.
- Understanding the architecture of the systems with which you work, influencing technical priorities and business strategy through data-driven analysis.
- Setting project priorities and recommending resource allocations to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Communicating ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences including engineers, Directors and VPs.
- Fostering a constructive dialogue, reconciling discordant views, and leading the resolution of contentious issues to partner successfully with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams.
- Establishing exemplary program management practices to set an example for others.
- Defining clear goals and objectives to routinely and efficiently deliver the right things.
- Driving crisp decisions in your program area about project prioritization, risk management, and conflict resolution.
- Mitigating issues and impediments before they become roadblocks.
- Applying project management best practices and increasing the productivity of the teams with which you work.
- Simplifying processes to improve the effectiveness of the entire organization.
- Actively participating in the hiring process as well as mentor others, improving their skills and ability to get things done.