Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech

Amazon is hiring a Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech in Seattle, United States. It pays $150k-$203k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Pay on this posting starts 23% higher than the typical HR posting on Level.
The posting mentions operating model, rhythm of the business and change management among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a lead role.
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Define and drive the operating model, strategy, and execution cadences for Amazon's Talent Acquisition Technology organization.

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Amazon's Talent Acquisition Technology (TA Tech) organization builds the products and services that power how Amazon hires. We're a large-scale product and engineering org within People eXperience and Technology (PXT), and we're looking for a Principal PM to define and drive how TA Tech operates at scale.

You'll set the vision for TA Tech's operating model, owning Rhythm of the Business, driving strategic special projects, and influencing org-wide priorities. This role requires navigating significant ambiguity, making high judgment calls on competing priorities, and presenting directly to senior leadership. You'll be the connective tissue between product, engineering, and PXT leadership, turning strategy into execution cadences that drive organizational impact.

Key job responsibilities
• Define and own TA Tech's operating model and Rhythm of the Business: goal setting, MBR/QBR cadences, and executive reporting
• Set the strategy for how the org tracks progress, measures impact, and makes decisions at scale
• Lead org-wide change management, building consensus across product, TPM, and engineering stakeholders
• Own inputs into OP1/OP2 and prepare strategic narratives for senior leadership
• Identify and remove bottlenecks across the org, creating scalable mechanisms and force multiplying across teams
• Drive cross-org special projects from ambiguous problem statement to structured execution

Basic qualifications

- 7+ years of HR or business function experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management or Development, business, or similar related discipline

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in talent acquisition technology, HR technology, or people systems/platforms
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 149,800.00 - 202,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 149,800.00 - 202,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 149,800.00 - 202,600.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $150k-$203k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Seattle.
The job was posted on September 21, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Operating ModelRhythm Of The BusinessChange ManagementCross Functional LeadershipStrategic Planning

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Pay

This job starts at: $150k
Typical HR job: $122k

This posting starts 23% above the typical HR job. See HR jobs

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