Manager, TIPM, Robotic Deployment Engineering Full-time

Amazon is building the next generation software, hardware, and processes that will run the global network of fulfillment centers that move many millions of units of inventory, and ensure that customers get what they want when we promised. We do this by building automated solutions to handle things that technology does well, while relying on people to handle things that humans do well. We are constantly innovating in the ways we are automating and accelerating the delivery of products and packages which includes building custom hardware and applying robotics, autonomy, supply chain optimization, machine learning, manipulation, image processing, and real-time data processing using distributed systems.

Tech Deploy organization is seeking a talented and motivated Manager to lead deployments of emerging technologies in North America. This person will orchestrate the successful implementation of cutting-edge robotics solutions, both in greenfield and brownfield environments.

This role as a deployment lead will encompass a deep dive into the world of robotics technology, where you will commit to an intense learning curve to become a subject matter expert. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and other Tech Deploy pillars, including Deployment Readiness (DR), Systems Integration (SI), Strategy & Operations (S&O), Supply Chain and Manufacturing, Product Engineering and Site Operations, to ensure seamless integration and minimal intrusiveness during brownfield deployments. Your expertise will drive effective change management, risk mitigation, and technical guidance, ensuring that our robotics deployments exceed expectations.

If you are a seasoned senior leader looking with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment with the desire to contribute to Amazon’s next generation fulfillment technology, this opportunity is for you. Joining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to deploy systems that benefit millions of customers and support sellers spanning the globe. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary leadership skills, program and project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. The candidate should be open to new tasks, innovative, creative, self-directed and a great team player. Candidate should drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional operational and development teams to solve problems and implement new solutions.

Key job responsibilities

Project Management and Integrated Schedule Management:

– Responsible for developing and managing integrated project schedules covering all deployment aspects, ensuring alignment and addressing schedule risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reflect dependencies accurately.

Deployment Execution and Customer Hand-off:

– Lead hands-on execution of deployment plans, ensuring seamless integration of robotics systems. Monitor processes closely, troubleshoot technical issues, and manage transition to operations, gathering post-deployment feedback for improvements.

Change and Risk Management:

– Develop and implement change management strategies, assess deployment plans for risks, and implement contingency plans to meet objectives proactively.

Effective Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:

– Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates and escalating issues to senior management promptly.

Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned:

– Conduct post-deployment retrospectives, capture lessons learned, and refine deployment methodologies for ongoing optimization.

Resource and Budget Management:

– Manage deployment resources and budgets strategically, optimizing resource allocation and evaluating team performance for alignment with project requirements.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

About the team

The Robotics Deployment Engineering team consists of the field deployment teams for Amazon’s robotic warehouse systems. The teams travel frequently and work across overlapping projects to complete their deployment scopes and continuously improve our processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years of technical product or program management experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Management: 10+ years of management experience with 7+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.

Influence and Communication: Proven experience with influencing, negotiating, and effective communication across multiple organization levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interfacing with leaders.

Flexibility: Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Automation Expertise: Experience working with the design of complex automated material handling equipment and systems, including robotics and high-speed manufacturing.

Partnerships: Strong track record of building partnerships across different engineering and product organizations.

Business Acumen: Possesses excellent business judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common-sense approach to getting things done.

Roadmap Delivery: Experienced in delivering multi-year product roadmaps.

Business Analysis: Experience in non-technical aspects, including idea generation, and process optimization.

Best Practices: Experience in driving the adoption of program management best practices.

Mentoring: Skilled in mentoring engineers and technical program managers, contributing to their career growth.

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $254,500/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.