Sr Technical Program Manager, Alexa-Conversation AI Modeling and Learning

DESCRIPTIONJoin our innovative team in shaping the future of AI communication! As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you'll lead the development of innovative conversational AI technology, driving projects that will revolutionize how people interact with machines.At our company, we're passionate about creating intuitive and intelligent conversational AI that responds effectively to user needs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to a ground breaking project that aims to set new standards in the field. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage complex technical programs, and solve challenging problems to bring our vision of advanced AI communication to life.Key job responsibilities* Define and deliver critical program across multiple teams* Establish mechanism across internal and partner teams for the program* Influence technical decisions* Assess and mitigate risks, handle escalations, and provide concise and transparent updates to stakeholders at all levels* Dive deep to understand complex problems and break them down into small pieces with straight forward solutions* Mentor individuals in the community on advanced technical issues, and help them grow their careersA day in the lifeYour typical day might involve facilitating a brainstorming session with the AI research team, reviewing project milestones with engineers, and strategizing with product managers on feature prioritization. You'll also spend time analyzing data to make informed decisions about project direction and resource the teamOur diverse and inclusive team is composed of passionate individuals from various backgrounds, all united by a common goal: to push the boundaries of conversational AI. We value open communication, mutual support, and innovative thinking.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience- 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 3+ years of software development experience- 3+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedulesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadershipAmazon 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, disability, age, or other legally protected 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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