Principal Operations Program Manager, Personal Robotics Group

Amazon • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

The Personal Robotics Group is pioneering intelligent robotic products that
deliver meaningful customer experiences. We're the team behind Amazon Astro, and
we're building the next generation of robotic systems that will redefine how
customers interact with technology. Our work spans the full spectrum from
advanced hardware design to sophisticated software and control systems,
combining mechanical innovation, software engineering, dynamic systems modeling,
and intelligent algorithms to create robots that are not just functional, but
delightful. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal
robotics working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's
possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

The Principal Operations Program Manager will work within the Personal Robotics
Group to develop the next generation of robotics systems. They own overall
prototype build readiness and management of contract manufacturers/suppliers.
They will work cross-functionally across Engineering, Product Management, and
Operations functions to build consensus among the team and leadership. The
individual will have experience in New Product Introduction in an
Operations/Manufacturing role in Robotics and have proven communications skills
and ability to influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production/Procurement, Distribution, Logistics or related environment/operations experience
• 7+ years of technical program management experience
• Experience with end to end product delivery

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
• 9+ years of technical program management experience
• 15+ years of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production/Procurement, Distribution, Logistics or related environment/operations experience

Responsibilities

• Drive product development across internal teams and external development/manufacturing partners as the Single Threaded Owner for Operations.
• Develop manufacturing and supply chain strategies to meet product requirements.
• Manage budget and CapEx of production tooling and line equipment
• Execute development builds by overseeing technical issue resolution and production schedule on site at manufacturing location.
• Regular written and verbal communication to Leadership.
• Coordinate information flow across teams in support of manufacturing/operations.
• Drive operational excellence, processes improvement, and initiatives
• Bring in and incorporate industry best practices
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support development build and other job functions

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal