What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Program Manager, Satellite Embedded Software position at Amazon?
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Job summary
This role is for a senior program manager in the Kuiper Satellite Embedded Software organization, responsible for converting the Kuiper Satellite Embedded Software roadmaps into detailed software development and delivery plans which support Kuiper wide goals and objectives. In addition, the Bus Software Development Technical Program Manager will manage changes to the organization’s scope, cost and timing and risk as they occur. Remote location possible for well qualified candidates.
Key job responsibilities
- Convert SES team Roadmaps to detailed development, integration and test schedules.
- Gather and manage dependencies across the organization to make sure that the delivery roadmap meets customer needs, negotiating and communicating adjustments accordingly.
- Conduct Monthly Business Reviews for each team within SES, in conjunction with the relevant Software Development Manager(s).
- Manage changes to scope, cost and timing as they occur.
- Identify and manage risks across the SES organization.
- Establish metrics for schedule performance across teams.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the team
The Satellite Embedded Software Team owns the software that actually resides on the satellite’s flight computer, as well as many of the sensors and actuators which integrate with it.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management managing the development of complex high-performance systems with significant embedded software content to a production environment.
- 5 years of experience with standard Program Management tools (Gantt Charts, Earned Value, Risk Management, Critical Path Management).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with embedded software development and test.
- Hands-on experience in an aviation/space environment.
- Knowledge of Embedded Software Development Lifecycle in an Agile environment.
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