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Technical Program Manager, Secure Connection Services
Amazon
IT, Operations
Arlington, VA, USA · Herndon, VA, USA · United States · Virginia, USA
Posted on Dec 21, 2024
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to oversee private network connectivity options for our US National Security and Department of Defense partners to AWS government regions.
Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. At Secure Connect Services within AWS, we enable connectivity between National Security, Department of Defense, and government contracts sites and the AWS government regions. We enable our customers missions by enabling them to store, access, and collaborate with their critical data within the classified cloud. We provide solutions to enable customers to connect at the data center, edge, and beyond. Come support the mission with us!
This opportunity is for a Technical Program Manager to join the Edge Connectivity team to facilitate and drive customer journeys to the cloud. You will play a pivotal role between the Edge Connectivity engineering team, the AWS field, and the customer guiding the customer journey. You will lead cross-functional business and technical teams from conceptual design feasibility through requirements, completed design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Along the way, you will use your judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence without authority, analytical talent, technical aptitude, and leadership to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
As a Technical Program Manager, you will…
- Communicate project risks, progress, launches, and retrospectives transparently to all stakeholders and teams
- Partner with Business, Product, and Technology Leaders and teams to deliver value for our customers
- Drive visibility and transparency of dates, milestones, and schedule throughout the customer onboarding process
- Build inclusive relationships with partner groups in AWS Region Services, Networking and the World Wide Public Sector teams. Ensuring that these teams focus on our customers and support customer missions.
- Manage multiple projects involving technology, business, and operations with conflicting needs and priorities, from concept to launch
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management
- 1-3 years of experience in network technologies.
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with data management and data analytics tools and systems, such as SQL, Quicksight, Redshift, Python or other scripting languages and data analytics tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications circuit acquisition and deployment, rack cabinet enclosure construction methodologies, routers, switches, UPS, etc.
- Knowledge of NSA Approved Type-1 Cryptography and Communications Security (COMSEC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other related technical certification.
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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.