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Technical Program Manager, R&D, AMZL Energy, AMZL Energy - EV Charging Design
Amazon
IT, Design, Operations
Bellevue, WA, USA
Posted on Jul 20, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is committed to building a sustainable business for our employees, customers and communities. From leading The Climate Pledge to our goal of Net Zero Carbon by 2040, Amazon has consistently driven industry change. Deploying a fleet of 100,000 electric delivery vehicles is one of major ways we’re making a difference.
The Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering for Amazon Logistics Global Fleet and Product (GFP) team will lead the technical system design for the fleet of Amazon Electric Vehicle’s (EV) charging infrastructure. The Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering will help the team focus on developing complex and scalable electrical design solutions, integrating new technology and ensuring adaptability of future technology. The team partners with internal and external teams in engineering, design and construction, utility management, safety, and operations.
In this role, the Technical Program Manager, EV R&D will support engineering design and constructability for all EV charging infrastructure in the US and Canada, leading and improving programs on reliability, maintenance, renewable energy, and scalability. The individual will have 5+ years of experience in the electrical or construction industry, and a professional understanding of electrical design principles, code compliance, and proficiency in installation and testing requirements.
**Travel expectations will be approximately 35%
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and iterate EV charging infrastructure electrical system designs, standards and processes
- Work individually or as a team leader to facilitate the system design of new and retrofit facilities from concept through design approval and launch
- Act as technical expert on constructability for electrical vehicle charging designs
- Advise on strategies and present periodic updates to senior Managers and Directors
- Monitor and manage key vendor relationships to ensure contracted resources deliver work meeting time and quality targets, removing roadblocks, and addressing under-performance issues
- Create and maintain design standards; train/coach external teams and other staff as needed
- Streamline processes to eliminate unnecessary work
- Support engineering design and cost reviews of EV charging systems
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders such as Design, Reliability, Safety, and Construction
- Build partnerships to develop next-generation engineering solutions
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
- Solve complex, technical problems with simple, innovative, and practical solutions
- Work with stakeholders to define program scope, assign responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop milestones to ensure timely completion of programs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- 2+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design
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 $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $197,800/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.